РУКОЯТКА ДЛЯ ХИРУРГИЧЕСКОГО СВЕТИЛЬНИКА С ГОЛОСОВЫМ УПРАВЛЕНИЕМ И ХИРУРГИЧЕСКИЙ СВЕТИЛЬНИК

Группа изобретений относится к медицинской технике, в частности к рукоятке для хирургического светильника, содержащей элемент рукоятки, предназначенный для прикрепления к плафону хирургического светильника и образующий поверхность рукоятки на внешней стороне. Модуль голосового управления, содержащий по меньшей мере один датчик звука, присоединен к элементу рукоятки с возможностью отсоединения. Кроме того, настоящее изобретение относится к хирургическому светильнику, содержащему рукоятку. 2 н. и 13 з.п. ф-лы, 20 ил.

РОБОТИЗИРОВАННАЯ ХИРУРГИЧЕСКАЯ СИСТЕМА С УСОВЕРШЕНСТВОВАННЫМ УПРАВЛЕНИЕМ

Группа изобретений относится к медицине, а именно к хирургической системе. Предложена роботизированная хирургическая система для выполнения мини инвазивных операций, содержащая по меньшей мере одну роботизированную руку, действующую под управлением пульта (12) управления, предназначенного для хирурга, отличающаяся тем, что пульт содержит отслеживающая систему "айтрекинг" для распознавания направления взгляда хирурга и ввода команд, зависящих от направлений взгляда, которые были распознаны, и тем, что он содержит систему (21) для определения расстояния между глазами хирурга и экраном, показывающим изображение рабочей зоны, причём указанная система для определения расстояния изменяет масштаб и/или положение изображения рабочей зоны, показанного на экране, в зависимости от изменения расстояния, которое было определено. Предложен также способ управления роботизированной хирургической системой для выполнения мини инвазивных операций, содержащей по меньшей мере одну роботизированную руку, действующую ...

МЕДИЦИНСКИЙ ОПЕРАЦИОННЫЙ СВЕТИЛЬНИК

Полезная модель относится к осветительной технике и касается медицинского операционного светильника. Светильник включает в себя источник лазерного излучения, элемент из флуоресцентного материала, систему формирования лучей, падающих на элемент из флуоресцентного материала, основное зеркало и систему формирования лучей от флуоресцентного материала на основное зеркало. Система формирования лучей от флуоресцентного материала к основному зеркалу включает в себя таблетку из флуоресцентного материала и зеркало, установленное на задней поверхности таблетки. Основное зеркало выполнено в виде тонкостенного элемента сложной геометрической формы, обеспечивающего плавный переход освещенности внутри светового пятна от центра к его периферии с отношением диаметра пятна 50%-ной освещенности к диаметру пятна 10%-ной освещенности не меньше, чем 0,5. Технический результат заключается в повышении интенсивности и равномерности светового потока. 2 з.п. ф-лы; 1 ил.

ВРЕМЕННО УСТАНАВЛИВАЕМЫЕ МЕДИЦИНСКИЕ УСТРОЙСТВА

... 1. Временно устанавливаемое устройство, содержащее: ! временно устанавливаемый корпус; ! механизм крепления, входящий в состав временно устанавливаемого корпуса и предназначенный для крепления к тканям тела, причем указанный механизм крепления включает в себя по меньшей мере одну крепежную деталь, входящую в состав временно устанавливаемого корпуса и предназначенную для крепления временно устанавливаемого корпуса к тканям тела, причем по меньшей мере одна крепежная деталь может имеет рабочее и нерабочее положение; и ! установочное приспособление, предназначенное для перемещения по меньшей мере одной крепежной детали из нерабочего положения в рабочее положение. ! 2. Устройство по п.1, содержащее: ! пусковой элемент; ! кнопку блокировки, связанную с пусковым элементом; ! причем установочное приспособление предназначено для перемещения указанной по меньшей мере одной крепежной детали из нерабочего положения в рабочее положение в результате приведения в действие пускового элемента в первом ...

САМООСВЕЩАЮЩЕЕ МИКРОХИРУРГИЧЕСКОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО В ВИДЕ КАНЮЛИ

ЛАМПА

... 1. Потолок для создания ламинарного воздушного потока для операционной, содержащий:вентиляционную камеру, образованную верхней горизонтальной стенкой, нижней горизонтальной стенкой и четырьмя боковыми стенками;и множество ламп, расположенных, по существу, в пределах указанной вентиляционной камеры, при этом лампы содержат:первый модуль;второй модуль, соединенный с первым модулем и выполненный с возможностью вращения относительно первого модуля вдоль первой оси;третий модуль, содержащий один или более светоизлучающих элементов, соединенный со вторым модулем и выполненный с возможностью вращения относительно второго модуля вдоль второй оси;причем вторая ось, по существу, перпендикулярна первой оси.2. Потолок для создания ламинарного воздушного потока по п.1, в котором вторые оси множества ламп, лежат, по существу, в плоскости, совпадающей с нижней горизонтальной стенкой вентиляционной камеры.3. Потолок для создания ламинарного воздушного потока по п.1, в котором первые модули множества ламп ...

МЕДИЦИНСКОЕ СВЕТОИЗЛУЧАЮЩЕЕ УСТРОЙСТВО

... 1. Медицинское светоизлучающее устройство, носимое на теле оператора, для направления света на заданный участок лечения, содержащее:осветительную светодиодную (СД) секцию, состоящую из СД элемента;держатель для размещения осветительной СД секции на теле оператора;секцию батарейного источника питания, выполненную с возможностью подачи питания в осветительную СД секцию;зарядное устройство, содержащее адаптер переменного тока, подсоединенный к коммерческому источнику питания для зарядки секции батарейного источника питания; иремень-держатель батарей для размещения секции батарейного источника питания и зарядного устройства на теле оператора, причем ремень-держатель батарей содержит секцию, электрически подсоединенную к выводу секции батарейного источника питания, и секцию, электрически соединяющую адаптер переменного тока с секцией батарейного источника питания.2. Медицинское светоизлучающее устройство по п. 1, в котором секция батарейного источника питания продолжает подавать питание в осветительную ...

РОБОТИЗИРОВАННАЯ ХИРУРГИЧЕСКАЯ СИСТЕМЫ С УСОВЕРШЕНСТВОВАННЫМ УПРАВЛЕНИЕМ

... 1. Роботизированная хирургическая система (10), содержащая по меньшей мере одну роботизированную руку (11), действующую под управлением пульта (12) управления, предназначенного для хирурга, отличающаяся тем, что пульт (12) содержит отслеживающая систему (21) "айтрекинг" для распознавания направления взгляда хирурга и ввода команд, зависящих от направлений взгляда, которые были распознаны.2. Система по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что указанный пульт (12) содержит экран (22), имеющий по меньшей мере одну область (23) для просмотра рабочей зоны, причем указанная отслеживающая система (21) вырабатывает команду, запрещающую перемещение по меньшей мере одной роботизированной руки (11) при распознавании направления взгляда за пределы экрана или по меньшей мере указанной области (23) экрана.3. Система по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что указанный пульт (12) содержит экран (22), имеющий по меньшей мере одну область для просмотра рабочей зоны и интерфейс «человек-машина», который отображает на экране области ...

ОФТАЛЬМОЛОГИЧЕСКАЯ ЭНДОИЛЛЮМИНАЦИЯ С ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕМ СВЕТА, ГЕНЕРИРУЕМОГО ВОЛОКНОМ

... 1. Офтальмологический эндоиллюминатор, содержащий:по меньшей мере, один источник светового пучка накачки;сцинтилляционное волокно, оптически соединенное, по меньшей мере, с одним источником светового пучка накачки, причем сцинтилляционное волокно выполнено с возможностью приема выхода, по меньшей мере, одного источника светового пучка накачки и генерирования света в диапазоне длин волн, отличном от выхода, по меньшей мере, этого одного источника светового пучка накачки;элемент оптического соединения, оптически соединенный с сцинтилляционным волокном, причем элемент оптического соединения выполнен с возможностью приема света из сцинтилляционного волокна; иоптическое волокно, оптически соединенное с элементом оптического соединения, причем оптическое волокно выполнено с возможностью проведения света в глаз.2. Офтальмологический эндоиллюминатор по п.1, в котором в световой трубке установлен, как, по меньшей мере, один источник светового пучка накачки, так и сцинтилляционное волокно.3. Офтальмологический ...

МИКРОХИРУРГИЧЕСКИЙ ИНСТРУМЕНТ С ПОДСВЕТКОЙ, ВКЛЮЧАЮЩИЙ В СЕБЯ ОПТИЧЕСКОЕ ВОЛОКНО СО СКОШЕННОЙ ТОРЦЕВОЙ ПОВЕРХНОСТЬЮ

... 1. Микрохирургический инструмент с подсветкой, содержащий:микрохирургический инструмент, имеющий дистальную оконечность; иоптическое волокно для подачи светового пучка к операционному полю, причем оптическое волокно включает в себя проксимальный конец для приема светового пучка от источника света и дистальный конец, расположенный вблизи дистальной оконечности микрохирургического инструмента, для излучения светового пучка, причем дистальный конец включает в себя скошенную торцевую поверхность, либо ориентированную в сторону дистальной оконечности микрохирургического инструмента, либо ориентированную в противоположную от него сторону.2. Микрохирургический инструмент по п. 1, в котором скошенная торцевая поверхность делит оптическую ось пополам.3. Микрохирургический инструмент по п. 1, в котором скошенная торцевая поверхность является, по существу, плоской поверхностью.4. Микрохирургический инструмент по п. 1, в котором скошенная торцевая поверхность включает в себя в целом выпуклый контур ...

ОПТИЧЕСКИ КОГЕРЕНТНАЯ ТОМОГРАФИЯ И ОСВЕЩЕНИЕ С ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕМ ОБЩЕГО ИСТОЧНИКА ОСВЕЩЕНИЯ

... 1. Источник света для хирургической системы, содержащий: широкополосный источник света, выполненный с возможностью формирования широкополосного света;делитель длин волн, предназначенный для разделения широкополосного света на освещающий свет в спектральном диапазоне, охватывающем, по меньшей мере, большую часть видимого спектра, и хирургический свет в спектральном диапазоне вне спектрального диапазона освещающего света;по меньшей мере один хирургический модуль, предназначенный для управления приложением хирургического света; иосвещающий и хирургический связывающие оптические элементы, причем освещающий связывающий оптический элемент сконфигурирован для оптического ввода освещающего света в световод освещающего света для передачи на освещающий зонд, а хирургический связывающий оптический элемент сконфигурирован для оптического ввода хирургического света в световод хирургического света для передачи на хирургический зонд.2. Источник света по п. 1, в котором освещающий и хирургический зонды ...

Endoscopic instrument for use in medical device to examine cavities in inner body of human, has projection device for converting light produced by light source into projection light that is discharged from distal end to produce projection

The instrument (1) has a shaft (3) with a proximate end (5) and a distal end (7), and a light source (13) i.e. laser light source, arranged at the proximate end of the shaft for producing light. A projection device (15) converts the light produced by the light source into projection light that is discharged from the distal end of the shaft for producing a projection, where the light produced by the light source is guided to the projection device. A combining optic is arranged between the light source and a micro mirror of a reflectance device of the projection device. An independent claim is also included for a medical device comprising a tracking system for determining a position of an endoscopic instrument.

CHIRURGISCHER HANDSCHUH MIT BELEUCHTUNGSVORRICHTUNG

Lighting device for surgical microscope, particularly stereo microscope, has lighting system for providing two parallel light beam paths, and deflecting unit for deflecting parallel light beam paths on object to be observed

The lighting device (100) has a lighting system for providing two parallel light beam paths (106,108), and a deflecting device (118) for deflecting the parallel light beam paths on an object to be observed. The deflecting device has two semi-permeable deflecting elements (118,120), where the former deflecting element is assigned two observation light paths (154,156) of two observers. The latter deflecting element is assigned with another two observation light paths (152,158) of the two observers. An independent claim is also included for a stereo microscope with a magnification system.

Handgriffvorrichtung für eine Operationsleuchte mit Sensoren sowie Operationsleuchte

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Handgriffvorrichtung (1) für eine Operationsleuchte (10), mit einem, zum Anbringen an einem Leuchtenaufnahmekörper (2) der Operationsleuchte (10) vorbereiteten Griffelement (3), das an einem Außenbereich (4) eine Grifffläche (5) ausbildet, wobei mit dem Griffelement (3) ein Sensormodul (6) wieder abnehmbar verbunden ist, wobei das Sensormodul (6) zumindest einen Abstandssensor (7) aufweist, der zum Detektieren einer Position eines Objektes ausgelegt ist; sowie eine Operationsleuchte (10) mit einer solchen Handgriffvorrichtung (1).

Zeckenzieher

Instrument (1) zum Ausziehen von Zecken aus der Haut von Tieren oder Menschen, mit: einem länglichen Griffstück (2, 21) zum Greifen des Instruments (1) einerseits, und einem zumindest teilweise abgeflachten, zumindest teilweise einen ersten Schlitz (22) aufweisenden Endstück (4) zum Greifen der Zecke andererseits, welches Endstück (4) in einer im wesentlichen gabelähnlichen Form endet, welche Form mindestens zwei Zinken (6) aufweist, zwischen denen ein Raum (10) zum Greifen einer Zecke gebildet ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Griffstück (2, 21) einen zweiten Schlitz (24) aufweist, um eine Variation des Raums (10) zwischen den Zinken (6) des Endstücks (4) zu ermöglichen.

VORRICHTUNG ZUM ENTFERNEN VON KRAMPFADERN

Integriertes medizinisches Trackingsystem

Wind deflector

A wind deflector with a shiftable body 2 and with a bearing base 3, wherein the body 2 is movable relative to the supporting surface 3, and pivots between a deployed and a stowed position, wherein two separate links 4(5) are provided between the deflector body 2 and the bearing base 3, the links 4(5) in each case being connected in an articulated manner at their ends to the body 2 and the support 3, wherein a locking means is provided which fixes at least one link 4(5) and/or the body 2 in the placed-on position of the body 2, wherein the locking means a push-push locking means. Preferably, the lock comprises a cardioid or heart-shaped member and an engagement means, and a biasing spring loads the deflector body in the deployed position.

Wind deflector

Lighting system

Head lamp comprising arch-shaped head band located on sagittal suture plane

Retractors

Optical probes for corridor surgery

Optical probes for port-based corridor surgery are provided, including a device comprising: a surgical tool mounting adaptor configured for mounting to a surgical tool; an optical probe attached to the surgical tool mounting adaptor, the optical probe comprising: an optical interface end; an optical output end, distal the optical interface end, the optical output end comprising illumination optics and collection optics, the illumination optics configured to illuminate tissue proximal the optical output end, the collection optics configured to collect an optical signal from the tissue; one or more illumination optical fibers configured to convey illumination light from the optical interface end to the illumination optics; and, one or more collection optical fibers configured to convey the optical signal collected by the collection optics to the optical interface end.

Deformable and shape-able surgical lighting device and system

The present disclosure provides a conductor-less, shape-able surgical lighting system for use in surgical applications in which a medical clinician, once having established a surgical site, can shape the lighting system to selectively illuminate desired volumes of the surgical site. The system includes one or more preselected lengths of an elongate light emitting member formed of a transparent elastomer matrix material having a glass transition temperature of lower than or substantially equal to room temperature to render the elongate light emitting member bendable and shape-able. Embedded in the transparent elastomer matrix material are particles of a transparent material having a refractive index different from a refractive index of the matrix material dispersed in the elastomer matrix material so that light coupled into the elongate light emitting member is scattered and refracted out of the elongate light emitting member along its length. One end of the elongate light emitting member ...

A medical imaging system for illuminating tissue samples using three-dimensional structured illumination microscopy

A medical imaging system for illuminating tissue samples using three-dimensional structured illumination microscopy in port-based surgery is provided. The system comprises: an image sensor; a mirror device; zoom optics; a light modulator; a processor; and collimating optics configured to convey one or more images from the modulator to the mirror, the mirror configured to convey the images to the zoom optics, the zoom optics configured: to convey the image(s) from the mirror to a tissue sample; and convey one or more resulting images, formed by the image(s) illuminating the sample, back to the mirror, which conveys the resulting image(s) from the zoom optics to the image sensor, and, the processor configured to control the modulator to form the image(s), the image(s) including at least one pattern selected to interact with the sample to generate different depth information in each of resulting image(s).

CUTTING DEVICE

The knife has a peripheral blade. The curvature of the blade, however, is not constant but is variable as in a conventional scalpel having a movable blade. This is achieved in that the blade is formed from an endless saw chain (3) which runs all round in scalpel shape, the saw teeth lying in the cutting plane (2). The chain (3) is guided over bearings designed, for example, as wheels. When the wheels are pivoted, for example actuated by pushing a button, on pivoting arms (13), the chain (3) moves inwards except for the tip region, so that only the saw teeth in the tip region can operate actively. This is achieved in that the chain (3) runs between cheeks (2) and can be moved beyond these cheeks into the working position or behind the cheeks back into the non-working position. ...

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SURGICAL PICTURE-GIVING DEVICE

SURGERY LAMP WITH SPACERDEPENDENT BRIGHTNESS CONTROL

MECHANISM FOR USE WITH THE TREATMENT OF A HÄMORRHOIDENPROLAPS

SURGERY LAMP

GEGABELTE MEDICINE PRODUCT DELIVERY DEVICE

ENTRANCE SYSTEMS FOR THE MINIMUM INVASIVE SURGERY

COMPUTER-AIDED SURGERY SYSTEM WITH SOURCE OF LIGHT

SELBSTHALTENDER OF SURGICAL WUNDHAKEN

LIGHTING DEVICE AND ITS USE

Methods and apparatus for electrosurgical illumination

An illuminated energy device comprising a handle, an illumination element coupled to the handle and disposed continuously and circumferentially about an electrosurgical tip, the electrosurgical tip at a distal end of the handle. The illumination element is preferably adjustably coupled to the handle, and adjustment of the illumination element moves a distal end of the illumination element closer to or further away from a target such as tissue in a surgical field.

Blockage clearing devices, systems, and methods

A system for clearing a blockage from an esophagus of a patient can include a sheath assembly that includes a sheath configured for insertion into the esophagus and an imaging device coupled to a distal end of the sheath. The sheath can have a sufficient length to be advanced sufficiently far through the esophagus to permit the imaging device to detect the blockage. The sheath assembly can further include a positioning element that is capable of transitioning from an undeployed state to a deployed state to contact the esophagus to space the lumen from the esophagus. The system can further include a catheter assembly that includes a catheter sized to pass through the lumen of the sheath and a cutting tip for cutting a morsel from the blockage as suction is applied to the blockage via the lumen of the catheter.

TISSUE RETRACTION AND VERTEBRAL DISPLACEMENT DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR POSTERIOR SPINAL FUSION

A method of displacing vertebral bodies is disclosed. The method comprises, affixing a first connecting element to a first vertebra of a spine using a driver engaged with the first connecting element and then disengaging and removing the driver from the first connecting element. The method then includes securing a distal end of a first extender within a first cage of the first connecting element affixed to the first vertebra of the spine and securing a distal end of a second extender within a second cage of a second connecting element affixed to a second vertebra of the spine. The method also includes displacing the first extender with respect to the second extender to displace the first and second vertebrae with respect to one another. A system for displacing vertebral bodies including first and second connecting elements and first and second extenders is also disclosed. The system may also include a manipulation device engageable with the first and second extenders to displace the first ...

Surgical lighting apparatus including surgical lighthead with moveable lighting modules

A surgical lighting apparatus for illuminating a surgical environment includes a lighthead and a control unit. The control unit is configured to receive data from sensors positioned in one or more light emitting modules and identify, from the received data, an obstruction inhibiting delivery of a predetermined amount of light from one or more of light emitting elements of moveable light emitting modules to corresponding areas of a surgical site. The lighthead is configured to illuminate the surgical site. The lighthead includes a plurality of the light emitting modules and the sensors. Each of the light emitting modules includes a plurality of the light emitting elements positioned on a front side thereof. Each of the light emitting elements is configured to emit the predetermined amount of light from the light emitting modules to illuminate one of the corresponding areas of the surgical site.

Automised single port multi-instrument surgical robot

Described herein is a surgical device configured for performing minimally invasive surgical procedures through a single incision via an introducer that allows one or more robotic main arm and two to four robotic secondary arms to be inserted into the insufflated surgical site. The main arm is capable of being inserted into and withdrawn from the insufflated surgical site autonomously, having the surgical tool at its distal end replaced autonomously, having five degrees of freedom, and having a diameter larger thanthat of a secondary arm. The secondary arms are capable of being inserted into and withdrawn from the insufflated surgical site autonomously and having four degrees of freedom. In the preferred embodiment the introducer is configured to allow one main arm and four secondary arms. In other embodiments the introducer allows for one or more main arms of varying diameters and one or more secondary arms of a smaller diameter.

Systems and methods for sensory augmentation in medical procedures

The present invention provides a mixed reality surgical navigation system (10) to be worn by a user (106) during a surgical procedure comprising: a display device (104), to be worn by a user (106) during a surgical procedure, comprising a processor unit (102), a display generator (204), a sensor suite (210) having at least one camera (206) or depth sensor wherein the processing unit (102) creates a reference surface map (5804) of an exposed surface (5806) of an anatomical object (4204) with data received from the sensor suite (210); the processing unit (102) establishes a reference frame (5810) relative to the sensor suite (210) for the reference surface map (5804); orientation of the reference frame (5810) is established by creating additional surface maps (5834) of other anatomical features (5824) of the anatomical object (4204); the processing unit (102) tracks a pose of the anatomical object (4204) relative to the system (10) by creating a displaced surface map (5814) of the exposed ...

Sterile barrier for surgical lightheads

An infection mitigation device providing a temporary, disposable sterile barrier between a sterile field and the non-sterile, light-emitting region of surgical lightheads. A surgical team member can easily apply and remove the protective barrier when needed. The device minimizes the opportunity for biohazardous materials from being transmitted between patients, thereby reducing the chance of infection, and ultimately providing patients with improved clinical outcomes. The center region of the barrier can be adapted to receive and/or cover (partially or completely) one or more types of centrally located surgical lighthead adjustment handles. The device can be manufactured with a unitary or composite construction. Depending on the specific composition of the barrier and application, a supportive carrier device may provide additional geometric stability for the barrier while it is maneuvered into its operational location on the lighthead. The device can be configured for compatibility will ...

Thermally robust laser probe assembly

Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide a thermally robust laser probe assembly comprising a cannula, wherein one or more optical fibers extend at least partially through the cannula for transmitting laser light from a laser source to a target location. The probe assembly further comprises a lens housed in the cannula and a protective component press-fitted to the distal end of the cannula, wherein the lens is positioned between the one or more optical fibers and the protective component.

Head wearable devices and methods

A head wearable device includes a headpiece, a housing attached to the headpiece, a luminaire attached to the headpiece, the luminaire including a luminaire housing and at least one light source located within the luminaire housing, a duct system connecting the luminaire to the housing, a ball joint rotatably connecting the duct system to the luminaire, and an air moving device configured to induce a cooling air flow through an inlet in the luminaire housing, through the heatsink, through the ball joint, through the duct system, and out of an exhaust in the housing attached to of the headpiece.

Surgical visual obturator

An obturator apparatus for penetration of tissue and for permitting visualization includes an elongated shaft having proximal and distal ends, and defining a longitudinal axis and an optical transmitting member mounted adjacent the distal end of the elongated shaft. The optical transmitting member comprises a transparent material for permitting passage of light therethrough and has internal surfaces defining a hollow internal chamber and external surfaces adapted to penetrate tissue. The optical transmitting member is further adapted to provide an inclined field of view inclined relative to the longitudinal axis. The elongated shaft may include a longitudinal opening adapted for reception of an endoscope.

Surgical access apparatus and method

Surgical access system and related methods

A surgical access system comprising a tissue dilation assembly and a tissue retraction assembly, both of which may be equipped with one or more electrodes for use in detecting the existence of (and optionally the distance and/or direction to) neural structures. A retractor assembly for creating an operative corridor to a spinal surgical target site is disclosed, comprising: a retractor body and a plurality retractor blades extending generally perpendicularly to the retractor body, the retractor body being operable to separate the at plurality of retractor blades relative to each; and a supplemental retractor blade assembly attachable to at least two of the plurality of retractor blades, the supplemental retractor blade assembly comprising an elongated supplemental retractor blade and a crossbar connector, the crossbar connector configured to be attached to said at least two retractor blades while engaging the supplemental retractor blade.

Device for local heat treatment of tissue

Visible light communication system for transmitting data between visual tracking systems and tracking markers

An optical tracking system includes at least one tracking array for generating and optically transmitting data between 1 and 2,000MB/s. At least one tracker for optically receiving the optically transmitted data between 1 and 2,000 MB/s is also provided. The tracking system is used not only for tracking objects and sending tracking information quickly but also providing the user or other components in an operating room with additional data relevant to an external device such as a computer assisted device. Orthopedic surgical procedures such as total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are performed more efficiently and with better result with the optical tracking system.

Illuminated suction apparatus

An illuminated suction apparatus including a hand-held surgical device combining a high-performance non-fiber optic optical waveguide with suction. This device is useful in a wide array of surgical procedures including open and minimally invasive orthopedics. The illuminated suction device includes a metal or non-metallic suction tube having a proximal end and a distal end connected by a central portion. The proximal end of the suction tube is provided with fittings for connection to a vacuum source.

Illuminated suction apparatus

An illuminated suction apparatus including a hand-held surgical device combining a high-performance non-fiber optic optical waveguide with suction. This device is useful in a wide array of surgical procedures including open and minimally invasive orthopedics. The illuminated suction device includes a metal or non-metallic suction tube having a proximal end and a distal end connected by a central portion. The proximal end of the suction tube is provided with fittings for connection to a vacuum source.

Electronic torque wrench

A torque wrench for use in driving fasteners is provided. The wrench includes an electronics unit disposed within a housing engaged with the body of the wrench that is capable of sensing and measuring the torque applied to a fastener by the wrench and providing an output of the level of torque to the user. The data sensed by the electronics unit can be utilized to provide feedback to the user regarding the operation of the wrench, and to monitor the overall operation of the wrench for calibration purposes, among other functions. During use, the wrench can provide the user with visual, audible and tactile feedback regarding the operation of the device relative to stored maximum torque values stored in the electronics unit. The housing f or the electronics unit can be formed to be a single use component of the tool or can be designed for multiple uses with a configuration that can be engaged with cradles forming the body of the wrench having various different configurations.

Surgical camera assemblies and systems

SURGICAL CAMERA ASSEMBLIES AND SYSTEMS CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION A surgical camera assembly (10) includes a camera member (30) and a receptacle member (20). The camera member (30) includes a camera head (34) and a shaft (31). The shaft (31) includes at least one electrical contact (33) positioned towards a free end thereof. The at least one electrical contact (33) is electrically coupled to the camera head (34). The receptacle member (20) is configured to releasably receive the free end of the shaft (31) and includes at least one electrical contact (33) that is configured to electrically coupled to the at least one electrical contact (33) of the shaft (31) to establish electrical communication between the camera head (34) and the receptacle member (20) when the free end of the shaft (31) is received within the receptacle member (20). 21 a 21 21 b 27,1 ...

Modified ultrasound aspirator for use in and around vital structures of a body

An ultrasonic aspirator includes a body, an aspirator wand extending from the body, a shield to cover the aspirator wand, a removable headpiece removably attached to the aspirator wand, and a guard extending past an end of the headpiece in a direction distal to the body. the aspirator also includes a generator or a detector to generate or detect electrical pulses, light sources, endoscopy, modified body angles, image navigation integration for improved visualization and optimization of the surgical field.

Devices and methods facilitating sleeve gastrectomy procedures

DEVICES AND METHODS FACILITATING SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY A gastrectomy device (10) includes an elongated member (12) defining a centerline that extends through proximal and distal ends thereof A shape modification member (16) coupled to the elongated member (12) is movable relative to the centerline of the elongated member (12). The shape modification member (16) is movable between a first state, adjacent to the elongated member (12), and a second state, spaced from the elongated member (12). The shape modification member (16) conforms to a portion of a patient's stomach ("S") in the second state. C%4z IMPm ...

Sterile barrier for surgical lightheads

An infection mitigation device providing a temporary, disposable sterile barrier between a sterile field and the non-sterile, light-emitting region of surgical lightheads. A surgical team member can easily apply and remove the protective barrier when needed. The device minimizes the opportunity for biohazardous materials from being transmitted between patients, thereby reducing the chance of infection, and ultimately providing patients with improved clinical outcomes. The center region of the barrier can be adapted to receive and/or cover (partially or completely) one or more types of centrally located surgical lighthead adjustment handles. The device can be manufactured with a unitary or composite construction. Depending on the specific composition of the barrier and application, a supportive carrier device may provide additional geometric stability for the barrier while it is maneuvered into its operational location on the lighthead. The device can be configured for compatibility will ...

STERILE SURGICAL TRAY

A sterile surgical tray system including: a sterile surgical tray for positioning in a surgical field, the sterile surgical tray including an input mechanism, the sterile surgical tray including a plurality of 5 surgical instruments prepackaged and sterilized with the surgical tray; and a rack system positioned apart from the sterile surgical tray and outside the surgical field, the rack system configured to communicate with the sterile surgical tray, the rack system including a processor, the input mechanism in configured to be communication with at least one of rack system and the plurality surgical instruments, the processor configured to process user input received at the sterile surgical 10 tray through the input mechanism.

Beam guide for ophthalmic surgical illumination

An ophthalmic illumination apparatus can include a movable support. The apparatus can also include an optical array coupled to the movable support and positioned to interact with a light beam from a light source. The optical array can include first and second optical elements. The first optical element can be configured to reflect and transmit first associated amounts of the light beam. The second optical element can be configured to reflect and transmit second associated amounts of the light beam different than the first optical element. The apparatus can further include a drive mechanism coupled to the movable support. The drive mechanism can be configured to cause the movable support to selectively move the optical array such that the light beam is selectively incident upon one of the first optical element or the second optical element. Associated devices, systems, and methods are also provided.

Navigation of tubular networks

Abstract Methods and apparatuses provide improved navigation through tubular networks such as lung airways by providing improved estimation of location and orientation information of a medical instrument (e.g., an endoscope) within the tubular network. Various input data such as image data, EM data, and robot data are used by different algorithms to estimate the state of the medical instrument, and the state information is used to locate a specific site within a tubular network and/or to determine navigation information for what positions/orientations the medical instrument should travel through to arrive at the specific site. Probability distributions together with confidence values are generated corresponding to different algorithms are used to determine the medical instrument's estimated state.

Devices and systems for pyloric occlusion

According to exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, devices and systems for pyloric occlusion in an endoscopic procedure may include a first flange and a second flange connected to the first flange by a saddle region having a lumen. The second flange may be proximal to the first flange. The pyloric occlusion device may further include a closure element. The closure element may be configured to occlude a flow of material through the lumen, including across the pylorus when deployed. The closure element may be a closure of the lumen by rotation of one of the first or second flanges about the saddle region relative to the other of the first or second flange.

Microsurgical system having isolated handpiece detection

Intensity controllable hand-held surgical light

Device for local heat treatment of tissue

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE PHOTODYNAMIC DIAGNOSIS OF TUMOR TISSUE

An apparatus that includes a surgical telescopic device having a distal end and a proximal end; a camera coupled to the proximal end of the surgical telescopic device; and a holographic notch filter interposed between the camera and the proximal end of the surgical telescopic device. The camera preferably is a charge-coupled-device camera ("CCD camera"). The apparatus may also include a focusing lens or an alternative type of filter such as long-pass filter or an infrared filter. The surgical telescopic device may be used by illuminating the material with non-white light and detecting the emitted fluorescence, phosphorescence or luminescence. Specifically, the invention relates to apparatuses and methods for detecting (and imaging) fluorescent, phosphorescent or luminescent material in a host. The invention further relates to a method for identifying cancer tissue or tissue containing atypical cells of an individual.

VISUAL VERESS NEEDLE ASSEMBLY

A visual veress needle assembly is provided including an optically conductive veress needle for puncturing tissue and having a hollow interior and an optical stylet insertable through the hollow interior of the veress needle. The veress needle is constructed of translucent material enabling light to pass through from a proximal end to a distal end to illuminate the area of the incision and the operative site. The optical stylet includes a lens at a distal end for obtaining an image of the operative site and a connector at the proximal end for transmitting optical data to auxiliary viewing devices. The distal end of the stylet is flexible and incorporates structure to orient the lens relative to the hollow veress needle.

STERILE SURGICAL TRAY

A sterile surgical tray includes structure for receiving a plurality of surgical instruments. The sterile surgical tray also may include electrical input and output connectors attached to tray.

SYSTEMS, IMPLANTS, TOOLS, AND METHODS FOR TREATMENTS OF PELVIC CONDITIONS

Described are various embodiments of surgical procedure systems, devices, tools, and methods, useful for treating pelvic conditions in a male or female, the pelvic conditions including incontinence (various forms such as fecal incontinence, stress urinary incontinence, urge incontinence, mixed incontinence, etc.), vaginal prolapse (including various forms such as enterocele, cystocele, rectocele, apical or vault prolapse, uterine descent, etc.), and other conditions caused by muscle and ligament weakness, the devices and tools including devices and tools for anchoring an implant to tissue, devices and tools for transvaginally accessing a posterior region of pelvic anatomy, devices (including certain types of implants, anchors, and tools) for connecting (e.g., adjustably) a vaginal apex to a region of sacral anatomy to provide support to the vaginal apex, and related methods.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTRONIC ADJUSTMENT OF ILLUMINANCE OF SURGICAL LAMP

The present invention provides a surgical lamp for illuminating a surgical site. The surgical lamp includes a housing that defines an internal cavity. A light source is disposed within the internal cavity of the housing for producing a light field at a surgical site that is remote from the housing. A voltage sensitive device is disposed between the light source and the surgical site. The voltage sensitive device has light transmissive properties that change in response to a biasing voltage applied thereto. Control means control the biasing voltage to the voltage sensitive device.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTRONIC ADJUSTMENT OF ILLUMINANCE OF SURGICAL LAMP

The present invention provides a surgical lamp for illuminating a surgical site. The surgical lamp includes a housing that defines an internal cavity. A light source is disposed within the internal cavity of the housing for producing a light field at a surgical site that is remote from the housing. A voltage sensitive device is disposed between the light source and the surgical site. The voltage sensitive device has light transmissive properties that change in response to a biasing voltage applied thereto. Control means control the biasing voltage to the voltage sensitive device.

PELVIC CATHETER FOR CERVICAL MEASUREMENT

SURGICAL LIGHTING APPARATUS INCLUDING SURGICAL LIGHTHEAD WITH MOVEABLE LIGHTING MODULES

A surgical lighting apparatus for illuminating a surgical environment includes a lighthead and a control unit. The control unit is configured to receive data from sensors positioned in one or more light emitting modules and identify, from the received data, an obstruction inhibiting delivery of a predetermined amount of light from one or more of light emitting elements of moveable light emitting modules to corresponding areas of a surgical site. The lighthead is configured to illuminate the surgical site. The lighthead includes a plurality of the light emitting modules and the sensors. Each of the light emitting modules includes a plurality of the light emitting elements positioned on a front side thereof. Each of the light emitting elements is configured to emit the predetermined amount of light from the light emitting modules to illuminate one of the corresponding areas of the surgical site.

END EFFECTOR AND END EFFECTOR DRIVE APPARATUS

DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR PYLORIC OCCLUSION

According to exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, devices and systems for pyloric occlusion in an endoscopic procedure may include a first flange and a second flange connected to the first flange by a saddle region having a lumen. The second flange may be proximal to the first flange. The pyloric occlusion device may further include a closure element. The closure element may be configured to occlude a flow of material through the lumen, including across the pylorus when deployed. The closure element may be a closure of the lumen by rotation of one of the first or second flanges about the saddle region relative to the other of the first or second flange.

LIGHTED CANNULA SYSTEM

A cannula suitable for use in minimally invasive surgery is improved with a highly polished and very smooth luminal wall and/or LED's or other light sources focused at particular angles relative to the axis of the cannula. The devices provide for improved lighting and/or reduced lighting requirements for cannulas used for minimally invasive surgery.

HEAD WEARABLE DEVICES AND METHODS

A head wearable device includes a headpiece, a housing attached to the headpiece, a luminaire attached to the headpiece, the luminaire including a luminaire housing and at least one light source located within the luminaire housing, a duct system connecting the luminaire to the housing, a ball joint rotatably connecting the duct system to the luminaire, and an air moving device configured to induce a cooling air flow through an inlet in the luminaire housing, through the heatsink, through the ball joint, through the duct system, and out of an exhaust in the housing attached to of the headpiece.

LIGHTING DEVICES FOR ATTACHMENT TO A HANDHELD ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENT

A cordless, battery powered lighting device is disclosed which is configured to be removably installed on a distal end portion of a handheld electrosurgical instrument, and once the lighting device is installed on the distal end portion of the instrument, light automatically projects from the lighting device along the longitudinal axis of the surgical instrument.

ILLUMINATION SLEEVE

A tissue removal system may include a tissue removal device including a handpiece and an upper housing, and configured with an outer cannula having an outer cannula opening for severing tissue, an inner cannula disposed in the outer cannula and reciprocal within the outer cannula, an illumination device having a sleeve arranged at least partially on the outer cannula, and a fiber optic channel defining an opening and arranged offset from the sleeve, and a light source arranged within the channel and configured to supply light from the opening to a surgical site.

MEDICAL INSTRUMENT WITH AN INTEGRATED OPTICAL FIBER

Provided herein is an illuminated microsurgical instrument system and an illuminated microsurgical instrument. In one implementation, the system includes a microsurgical instrument having a distally projecting tubular member arranged to perform a medical procedure at an interventional site. The tubular member has a distal tip and an outer surface, the outer surface having a flat surface formed therein. The instrument includes a sheath member surrounding a portion of the tubular member and extending toward the distal tip of the tubular member and an optical fiber extending along a length of the flat surface between the tubular member and the sheath member. The instrument may further include a slack chamber, collar structure, and fiber guard member to support and guide the optical fiber to the distal tip.

USER INTERFACE SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR OVERLAYING SURGICAL VIDEO OUTPUT

A surgical user interface system and methods, involving: an interface having at least one overlay element of: at least one menu bar, at least one tab, at least one sidebar, at least one window, at least one icon; at least one graphical control element, at least one haptic control element, and at least one voice control element, the interface configured to: communicate with at least one surgical system, the at least one surgical system having at least one of an imaging system, a guidance system, a control system, a tracking system, a navigation system, a drive system, and a voice recognition system; display information corresponding to at least one surgical parameter of the at least one surgical system; overlay a real-time streaming image from the imaging system; receive input by way of the at least one overlay element; transmit the input to the at least one surgical system; and update, in real-time, the at least one overlay element in response to a change in the at least one surgical parameter ...

ROBOTIC DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR PERFORMING SINGLE INCISION PROCEDURES AND NATURAL ORIFICE TRANSLUMENAL ENDOSCOPIC SURGICAL PROCEDURES, AND METHODS OF CONFIGURING ROBOTIC DEVICES AND SYSTEMS

A surgical device or system (200), and a method are provided. The surgical system (200) may include an end-effector assembly (340) and an arm assembly (235, 330, 233, 360). The end-effector assembly (340) may include a first instrument assembly having a first instrument (342) and a first instrument driven portion (342a) configurable to be driven to move the first instrument (342) relative to a first axis (A). The arm assembly (330, 360) may include a first arm assembly body (330') and a second arm assembly body (360'), a first arm assembly joint portion (350) for joining the first and second arm assembly bodies (330', 360'), a first instrument drive assembly, and a first arm assembly drive assembly. The first instrument drive assembly may include a first integrated motor (332) and a first instrument drive portion (332a) controllable by the first integrated motor (332) to drive the first instrument driven portion (342a). The first arm assembly drive assembly may include a second integrated ...

ILLUMINATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OBJECT TRACKING

An illumination system for monitoring and illuminating an operating region comprises at least one light assembly comprising at least one illumination source configured to selectively direct a light emission in a portion of the operating region. At least one imager is configured to capture image data in a field of view in the operating region. A controller is in communication with the light assembly and the imager. The controller is configured to process image data captured in the field of view and identify a plurality of objects detected in the image data based on an object library. Track a location of each of the plurality of objects and store the location of each of the objects.

FOCUSING OPTICS FOR MIXED MODE SURGICAL LASER ILLUMINATION

Focusing optics for mode mixing may be used to homogenize different modes in an optical fiber used for surgical illumination. A vibration stage may impart mechanical motion to a condenser lens to generate a homogeneous illumination field from a coherent light source.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE ACCOMMODATIVE AMPLITUDE AND INCREASING THE REFRACTIVE POWER OF THE HUMAN LENS WITH A LASER

A system and method for increasing the amplitude of accommodation and/or changing the refractive power of lens material of a natural crystalline lens is provided. Generally, there is provided methods and systems for delivering a laser beam to a lens of an eye in a plurality of patterns results in the increased accommodative amplitude and/or refractive poser of the lens. There is further provided a system and method of treating presbyopia by increasing both the flexibility of the human lens and the depth of field of the eye.

SURGICAL WIDE-ANGLE ILLUMINATOR

A high-efficiency, wide-angle illumination surgical system is disclosed, one embodiment comprising: a light source for providing a light beam; an optical cable, optically coupled to the light source for receiving and transmitting the light beam; a handpiece, operably coupled to the optical cable; an optical fiber, operably coupled to the handpiece, wherein the optical fiber is optically coupled to the optical cable to receive and transmit the light beam, an optical element, optically coupled to a distal end of the optical fiber, for receiving the light beam and scattering the light beam to illuminate an area, wherein the optical element comprises a compound parabolic concentrator ('CPC') cone; and a cannula, operably coupled to the handpiece, for housing and directing the optical fiber and the optical element. The CPC-cone optical element angularly spreads the light beam out to a high off-axis angle and emits the light out of the distal end of the cannula with high efficiency.

CONTEXT AWARE SURGICAL SYSTEMS

Systems and methods are provided in which devices that are employed during a medical procedure are adaptively configured during the medical procedure, based on input or feedback that is associated with the current state, phase or context of the medical procedure. In some example embodiments, the input is obtained via the identification of one or more medical instruments present within a region of interest, and this input may be employed to determine configuration parameters for configuring the device. In other example embodiments, the input may be based on the image-based detection of a measure associated with the phase or context of the medical procedure, and this input may be employed to adaptively control the device based on the inferred context or phase of the medical procedure. In other embodiments, images from one imaging modality may be employed to adaptively switch to another imaging modality.

HANDLE DEVICE FOR A SURGICAL LIGHT WITH VOICE CONTROL, AND SURGICAL LIGHT

The invention relates to a handle device (1) for a surgical light (10), which comprises a handle element (3), prepared for attachment to a receiving body (2) of the surgical light (10) and forming a handle surface (5) in an exterior region (4). A voice control module (6) that has at least one acoustic sensor (29) is detachably connected to the handle element (3). The invention further relates to a surgical light (10) having said handle device (1).

HANDLE DEVICE FOR SURGICAL LIGHT COMPRISING SENSORS AS WELL AS SURGICAL LIGHT

The invention relates to a handle device (1) for a surgical light (10), which comprises a handle element (3), prepared for attachment to a receiving body (2) of the surgical light (10) and forming a handle surface (5) in an exterior region (4). A sensor module (6) is detachably connected to the handle element (3), said sensor module (6) having at least one distance sensor (7) designed for sensing a position of an object. The invention further relates to a surgical light (10) having said handle device (1).

A SET COMPRISING A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

The invention relates to a correlated set for minimal invasive surgery comprising a surgical instrument and a pattern generating member, a surgical system, a training kit, a method of training and a meth of performing a minimal invasive surgery. The surgical instrument comprises a handle portion, a surgical tool and a body portion connecting the handle portion to the surgical tool. The pattern generating member comprises a pattern light source and a projector for projecting a light pattern. The projector is adapted for being at least temporarily fixed to the body portion of the surgical instrument such that a movement of said surgical tool results in a correlated movement of said projector.

REFLEX COAXIAL ILLUMINATOR

A mirror for an ophthalmic laser treatment device that is movable on an axis from a position in a treatment laser beam path to a position out of the treatment laser beam path. The mirror reflects light from a light source into the eye of a patient. The mirror is biased towards a position in the path and is moved out of the path by an actuator just long enough for the laser treatment to be applied and without noticeable interruption to viewing by a user.

BIOPSY DEVICE WITH INNER CUTTING MEMBER

The invention is directed to devices and methods for separating and collecting a tissue specimen form a patient's target site. The device includes a probe member and a penetrating distal tip and a tissue receiving aperture, and a tissue cutting member which is rotatable disposed within the probe member to cut a tissue specimen drawn into the interior of the device through the aperture. The longitudinal edges of the aperture are preferably sharpened to engage the cutting edges of the tissue cutting member. Vacuum may be provided in the inner lumen of the cutting member to transport the tissue therethrough. Rotation, rotational oscillation and/or longitudinal reciprocation of the tissue cutting member is effective to separate a tissue specimen from surrounding tissue. An accessing cannula having a tissue receiving aperture may be concentrically disposed within the probe member and about the tissue cutting member.

MOTORIZED FULL FIELD ADAPTIVE MICROSCOPE

An optical imaging system for imaging a target during a medical procedure. The imaging system includes an optical assembly including moveable zoom optics and moveable focus optics. The system includes a zoom actuator and a focus actuator for positioning the zoom and focus optics, respectively. The system includes a controller for controlling the zoom and focus actuators independently in response to received control input. The system includes a camera for capturing an image of the target from the optical assembly. The system may be capable of performing autofocus during a medical procedure.

COATED SURGICAL STAPLES AND AN ILLUMINATED STAPLE CARTRIDGE FOR A SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT

A surgical stapling device comprising: a handle; an elongate tubular member extending distally from the handle; an illuminated staple containing cartridge mounted on a distal end of the elongate tubular member; and a light source associated with the distal end of the elongate tubular member, such that light emitted from the light source is transmitted to the illuminated staple containing cartridge.

IMPROVED ENERGY DELIVERY DEVICES AND METHODS

... ²This relates to methods and devices for improving treatment to a wall, a ²cavity or ²passageway with a medical device when used in tortuous anatomy.² ...

MARKER-BASED TOOL TRACKING

An ophthalmic surgical tool has a marker positioned at a distal portion of the ophthalmic surgical tool. The distal portion of the ophthalmic surgical tool is inserted into an eye along with the marker to perform surgeries in the eye. An imaging device captures images of the fundus of the eye including the distal portion of the ophthalmic surgical tool. An image processor processes the captured images to identify and extract the marker from the captured images. The marker has a high-contrast feature in a visible light or infrared light range or other spectral ranges. Thus, the image processor may identify and extract the marker from the captured images. Indicators may be generated based on the marker and be overlaid with the captured or processed images of the fundus and displayed to a user to indicate surgical information to the user.

METHODS, DEVICES, AND SYSTEMS RELATING TO CAMERAS CONFIGURED TO BE POSITIONED WITHIN THE BORE OF A MAGNET AND MR BORE SPACE ILLUMINATION

Systems and methods of using MR-compatible cameras to view magnetic resonance imaging procedures. The MR-compatible camera systems may include a casing with at least two openings, including one oriented to permit a camera to view a site, and another opening oriented to permit a light source to illuminate a portion of the site. The camera systems may be used with either closed bore or open bore MRI systems.

Удлинитель хирургического электрокоагулятора

Полезная модель относится к области медицины, а именно к устройствам для электрохирургической коагуляции тканей.Удлинитель хирургического электрокоагулятора, имеющий металлический стержень, окруженный диэлектрической оплеткой с разъемами для присоединения рабочего электрода и ручки-держателя, дымоуловительный канал, отличающийся тем, что устройство содержит одножильный несгибаемый металлический стержень, к дистальной части которого припаян многожильный металлический провод; на проксимальном конце металлический стержень имеет штекер для соединения с ручкой-держателем; на дистальном конце многожильного металлического провода имеется разъем для присоединения рабочего электрода; металлический стержень и многожильный металлический провод покрыты диэлектрической оплеткой, причем на участке дистальной части устройства оплетка выполнена из гофрированного пластика; на дистальном конце устройства располагается, окруженная оплеткой, светодиодная лампа, фокусирующая свой световой пучок на рабочем электроде; светодиодная лампа имеет провод, проходящий в диэлектрической оплетке и имеющий на проксимальном конце разъем для соединения с источником питания; в нижней части устройство имеет сквозной дымоуловительный канал, открывающийся отверстием на дистальном конце устройства, а проксимально имеющий коннектор для соединения с внешним отсосом воздуха, располагающийся под углом 30° к оси устройства. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 192 963 U1 (51) МПК A61B 18/12 (2006.01) A61B 90/30 (2016.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A61B 18/12 (2019.08); A61B 90/30 (2019.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019121400, 05.07.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 08.10.2019 (45) Опубликовано: 08.10.2019 Бюл. № 28 U 1 1 9 2 9 6 3 R U (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 82110 U1, 20.04.2009. RU 132337 U1, 20.09.2013. US 5413575 A, 09.05.1995. WO 9222258 A1, 23.12.1992. (54) ...

Ретрактор для оперативных вмешательств на органах брюшной полости из мини доступа

Полезная модель ретрактор для оперативных вмешательств на органах брюшной полости из мини доступа относится к медицине, к хирургическим инструментам и может быть использована в различных областях хирургии при традиционных и малоинвазивных полостных операциях. Ретрактор включает рукоятку с отверстиями, рабочую часть в виде лопатки. На рукоятке с отверстиями с помощью скоб закреплен мягкий тонкий двужильный электрический провод, на одном конце которого закреплена светодиодная лента в герметичной силиконовой капсуле и расположена на передней поверхности лопатки, а на втором конце мягкого тонкого двужильного электрического провода расположен штекер. Использование предлагаемого технического решения позволит по сравнению с известными техническими решениями улучшить освещенность труднодоступных, отлогих мест операционной раны во время оперативного вмешательства. Полезная модель направлена на улучшение условий проведения хирургического вмешательства. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 193 410 U1 (51) МПК A61B 1/06 (2006.01) A61B 1/32 (2006.01) A61B 17/02 (2006.01) A61B 90/30 (2016.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A61B 1/06 (2019.05); A61B 1/32 (2019.05); A61B 17/0218 (2019.05); A61B 17/0281 (2019.05); A61B 90/30 (2019.05) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019116713, 30.05.2019 30.05.2019 Дата регистрации: 28.10.2019 (45) Опубликовано: 28.10.2019 Бюл. № 31 1 9 3 4 1 0 R U (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 142738 U1, 10.07.2014. RU 116762 U1, 10.06.2012. EP 2486855 A1, 15.08.2012. US 2017196652 A1, 13.07.2017. US 2015119649 A1, 30.04.2015. (54) Ретрактор для оперативных вмешательств на органах брюшной полости из мини доступа (57) Реферат: Полезная модель ретрактор для оперативных силиконовой капсуле и расположена на передней вмешательств на органах брюшной полости из поверхности лопатки, а на втором конце мягкого мини доступа относится к медицине, к тонкого двужильного электрического провода ...

Methods and systems for enhanced medical procedure visualization

The present invention employs image intensification for medical procedures within the human body. Methods and systems of the invention utilize infrared radiation (e.g. greater than about 750 nm) illumination and visualization of a surgical treatment area Preferred methods and systems of the invention incorporate use of an infrared radiation visualization system which may be known as “night vision” systems.

System and method for pain reduction during skin puncture and breakable tip therefor

An instrument, article and method are provided for minimizing pain during administration by injection of a liquid, such as, an anesthetic. The instrument has a forward end. A rod or lightpipe mounted freely for vibration projects out of the forward end. The article, a single use tip, is composed of a tip sleeve removably mounted on the forward end of the instrument and a tip member removably mounted on the projecting rod or lightpipe to vibrate a preselected injection site on a human or animal. The tip sleeve and tip member are covered by an elastic overmold that enables the tip member to vibrate freely with respect to the tip sleeve and light from the lightpipe to illuminate the injection site. The overmold of the single use tip is torn during removal of the single use tip from the instrument.

Surgical robot and robotic controller

The present invention was developed by a neurosurgeon and seeks to mimic the results of primate neurological research which is indicative of a human's actual neurological control structures and logic. Specifically, the motor proprioceptive and tactile neurophysiology functioning of the surgeon's hands and internal hand control system from the muscular level through the intrafusal fiber system of the neural network is considered in creating the robot and method of operation of the present invention. Therefore, the surgery is not slowed down as in the art, because the surgeon is in conscious and subconscious natural agreement and harmonization with the robotically actuated surgical instruments based on neurological mimicking of the surgeon's behavior with the functioning of the robot. Therefore, the robot can enhance the surgeon's humanly limited senses while not introducing disruptive variables to the surgeon's naturally occurring operation of his neurophysiology. This is therefore also a new field, neurophysiological symbiotic robotics.

Blade insert illuminator

An air gap retractor illumination system includes any suitable retractor with a channel in the blade to accommodate an air gap illuminator. The illuminator is preferably made from a suitable light conducting plastic material. The illuminator has active portions in which light passes and inactive or dead zones in which light does not pass. The illuminator is formed to have an air gap surrounding any active portion of the illuminator extending from the light input to the light output portion. The dead zones may include elements to allow the illuminator to securely engage the retractor. The light output portion of the illuminator contains from two to eight output zones, each zone having specially designed output optical structures that control and direct light to escape the illuminator to shine onto a predetermined area of interest or to form one or more predetermined shapes or footprints.

Surgical instrument including accessory powering feature

A surgical instrument system includes a surgical instrument, an accessory, and an energy device. The surgical instrument has a housing, a shaft extending from the housing, and a tool assembly operably coupled to the shaft. The accessory is selectively couplable to the surgical instrument. An energy device is operably coupled to the accessory when the accessory is coupled to the surgical instrument such that the energy device powers the accessory.

Adjustably positionable display and lighting arrangement

An electronic display and lighting arrangement for viewing by, and illumination for, a person in a resting position includes: an electronic display assembly including a first carriage movable along a translation axis, a first pivot arm coupled to the first carriage with the first pivot arm pivotable about a first pivot axis, and an electronic display coupled to the first pivot arm; and a lighting assembly including a second carriage movable in a direction parallel to the translation axis, and a light coupled to the second carriage and adjustably positionable by movement of the second carriage. The electronic display is adjustably positionable both along the translation axis by movement of the first carriage, and about the first pivot axis by movement of the first pivot arm about the first pivot axis.

Head band

Disclosed is a head band to assist a user in conveniently wearing head protective equipment on the head. The head band includes a first band part configured to surround the circumference of the head. The first band part includes first sections located at opposite lateral regions of the head and each provided with a coupling piece for coupling with the welding mask, a second section located on a front region of the head, the second section taking the form of an arc-shaped section having a predetermined radius of curvature when unrolled and being adapted to come into close contact at a predetermined gradient with the forehead, and third sections located at a rear region of the head, the third sections being connectable to each other to enable adjustment in the length of the third sections. The first band part comfortably comes into close contact with the forehead, providing wearer comfort.

Hand-Held Medical Device For Illumination

The invention relates to a hand-held medical device for illumination, in particular for use in ophthalmology, comprising a housing used as a handle piece, a tube ( 1 ), which extends out of the housing and has an optical waveguide ( 2 ) running through it and a light outlet at the end of the tube, and a light source ( 3 ) integrated in the hand-held device, the hand-held medical device being characterized in that the light source ( 3 ) is an LED light source having a surface ( 4 ) that emits light and that the optical waveguide ( 2 ) directly adjoins the surface ( 4 ) that emits light.

Surgical endoscopic cutting device and method for its use

A surgical endoscopic cutting device includes cutting elements fitted in a protective tube. The device has an inlet for fluid, a discharge outlet for tissue and fluid, and a further outlet that discharges most of the fluid.

Surgical device and accessories

The present invention relates to a device developed for surgical interventions comprising (i) an inner end ( 1 ) guidable/steerable to the operation field, (ii) an outer end ( 3 ) operated by the user and (iii) a middle part ( 2 ) which connects both ends ( 1, 3 ) together. According to the main concept of the present invention, it further comprises force transmission units extending between the outer ( 3 ) and the inner ( 1 ) ends, and said force transmission units, the outer and the inner ends and the middle part ( 2 ) are designed to transfer the movements of the outer end ( 3 ) to the inner end ( 1 ) in an identical measure, as if the inner end ( 1 ) were the straight continuation of the outer end ( 3 ).

Surgical illumination system

A surgical illumination system, according to the present disclosure may include one or more illumination elements mounted on or in a collar body or surgical retractor pin that may also include control electronics. The surgical illumination system affords controllable direct illumination of a deep cavity surgical site and may be moved independent of any surgeon or surgical instrument. The collar body or pin provides heat conductivity to remove heat generated by the illumination elements. The collar body is adapted for engagement of Steinman style surgical retractor pins and to afford optimal heat transfer to the retractor pin. Energy for the illumination elements may be provided by batteries or other suitable source through a cable or wireless link.

Illuminated suction apparatus

An illuminated suction apparatus including a hand-held surgical device combining a high-performance illumination waveguide with suction. This device would be useful in a wide array of various surgical procedures including open and minimally invasive orthopedics.

System and methods for intraoperative guidance feedback

Systems and methods for surgical guidance and image registration are provided, in which three-dimensional image data associated with an object or patient is registered to topological image data obtained using a surface topology imaging device. The surface topology imaging device may be rigidly attached to an optical position measurement system that also tracks fiducial markers on a movable instrument. The instrument may be registered to the topological image data, such that the topological image data and the movable instrument are registered to the three-dimensional image data. The three-dimensional image data may be CT or MRI data associated with a patient. The system may also co-register images pertaining to a surgical plan with the three-dimensional image data. In another aspect, the surface topology imaging device may be configured to directly track fiducial markers on a movable instrument. The fiducial markers may be tracked according to surface texture.

Ophthalmic endoilluminators with directed light

Certain embodiments of an endoilluminator may include a cannula, an intermediate material, and an optical fiber. The cannula has a substantially cylindrical shape that defines an interior region and has a cylindrical axis. The intermediate material is disposed within the interior region. The optical fiber is disposed within the intermediate material and has a fiber optical axis and a distal end configured to emit light. The emitted light has an illumination pattern with an illumination axis that is not parallel to the cylindrical axis.

Method of making polymeric gloves having embedded surgical support systems and discrete elements

A method of manufacturing a glove that includes discrete elements and component systems, such as, but not limited to, lights, electrical cautery, suction, and irrigation, attached to the surgical glove. The gloves produced by this method can be used as surgical gloves or for other industrial applications. In a particular application, the method includes providing a former comprising a hand-shaped portion and a first surgical system comprising a first surgical instrument, and a first switch for controlling the first surgical system. The former includes a first depression for receiving the first surgical system. The first depression is adapted to produce an interference fit with at least a portion of the first surgical system. The first surgical system can be loaded into the first depression and a polymer coating can be applied over the loaded former to form a surgical glove.

Management of patient fall risk

Methods, computer systems, and computer-storage media are provided for facilitating the management of a patient's fall risk. It is determined that the patient has previously been classified as a fall risk. Inputs are automatically received from fall risk sensors located in the patient's clinical care room, and, based on the inputs received from the fall risk sensors, it is determined that the patient is currently at risk for falling. Alerts are initiated and settings for components within the clinical care room are adjusted to decrease the patient's fall risk.

Surgical lamp for broadband and narrowband illumination

The present invention relates to a surgical lamp ( 100 ) comprising both a first light source ( 110 ) and a second light source ( 112 ), where the first light source is capable of emitting light across a broad first spectral range and the second light source being capable of emitting light having an emission peak in a narrow second spectral range. The surgical lamp further features a light source selecting device ( 120 ), capable of selectively turning on and off the first and the second light source. The first light source has a high color rendering index so as to enable objects, such as tissues, to appear in their true color, and the second light source has a low or non-definable color rendering index, so as enable accentuation of particular tissues.

Expandable devices, rail systems, and motorized devices

Provided herein are expandable devices, rail systems, and motorized devices. In one embodiment, an expandable device comprises an expandable sac having a tool housed therein. The expandable device is optionally configured for operation while inside a body cavity. The expandable device optionally comprises at least one rail in the sac, and at least one railed device coupled to the rail for movement there on. Movement of the railed device on the rail is provided by, for example, a motor such as an electromagnetic motor or an inch-worm type motor. Expandable devices can be used, for example, to perform minimally invasive medical procedures requiring access to a body cavity. Expandable devices can also be used, for example, to provide safe and stable transport of instruments to the body cavity.

Image data transmitting apparatus, image data transmitting method, image data receiving apparatus, and image data receiving method

[Object] To enable a reception side (3DTV) to correctly generate left-eye and right-eye display image data by suitably performing cropping processing using cropping information. [Solution] “Stereo_Video_Cropping SEI” including 3D display cropping information is inserted, together with 2D display cropping information, into a header of a video data stream. A 3DTV at a reception side is able to perform image data cropping processing on the basis of this cropping information. Flag information “stereo_video_cropping_SEI_Not_present_flag” indicating whether or not 3D display cropping information is present is inserted into a higher layer of a data stream. The 3DTV at the reception side is able to identify the presence or absence of 3D display cropping information without analyzing the header of the video data stream.

Light beam guided liquid delivery device

A light beam guided liquid delivery device for tracking the placement of a sample by a liquid delivery device into a receptacle like a milliliter or microliter scale tube, or a microtiter plate, includes a liquid delivery device and a light beam generator. The light beam generator may be positioned on the outside or inside of the liquid delivery device. The light beam generator may be adapted to shoot a light beam below the tip of the liquid delivery device, whereby, a user may track the placement of the tip of the liquid delivery device via the light beam.

Joint replacement implant

An implant for one of partial and total replacement of an articulating joint between a first bone and a second bone. The implant has a joint component implant including a body and a head, the body including a first region spaced from the head and a second region proximate the head, the head including a convex bearing surface. At least a portion of the first region has a textured surface, the textured surface constructed of a foam metal material that is configured to promote bone in-growth into the textured surface, the body constructed of a metallic material and configured for attaching to the first bone, the first region tapering from a proximal end adjacent the second region toward a distal end.

Devices for killing tumor cells and related systems and methods

Various devices, systems, and methods are capable of killing tumor cells by delivering cell-disrupting agents into a tumor in an inward direction from a peripheral border about the tumor. In some examples, a covering that includes one or more emissive elements encompasses at least a portion of a tumor such that the emissive element is directed inwardly toward the tumor so as to be able to introduce a cell-disrupting agent into the tumor. In further examples, the covering is incorporated into a glove.

Sprayer

A sprayer includes: a sprayer body; a nozzle extending from the sprayer body; and an irradiation unit disposed on a leading end of the nozzle and emitting light that is oriented and diffuses in a leading end direction of the nozzle. The nozzle includes: an elongated nozzle body extending from the sprayer body and having a curved portion on a leading end side; and a nozzle head disposed on a leading end of the nozzle body. The irradiation unit is arranged inside a curve shape of the curved portion.

Binocular viewing assembly for a surgical visualization system

A surgical device includes a plurality of cameras integrated therein. The view of each of the plurality of cameras can be integrated together to provide a composite image. A surgical tool that includes an integrated camera may be used in conjunction with the surgical device. The image produced by the camera integrated with the surgical tool may be associated with the composite image generated by the plurality of cameras integrated in the surgical device. The position and orientation of the cameras and/or the surgical tool can be tracked, and the surgical tool can be rendered as transparent on the composite image. A surgical device may be powered by a hydraulic system, thereby reducing electromagnetic interference with tracking devices.

Insertable device and system for minimal access procedure

The present invention provides a system and single or multi-functional element device that can be inserted and temporarily placed or implanted into a structure having a lumen or hollow space, such as a subject's abdominal cavity to provide therewith access to the site of interest in connection with minimally invasive surgical procedures. The insertable device may be configured such that the functional elements have various degrees of freedom of movement with respect to orienting the functional elements or elements to provide access to the site from multiple and different orientations/perspectives as the procedure dictates, e.g., to provide multiple selectable views of the site, and may provide a stereoscopic view of the site of interest.

Surgical cutting device and method for its use

A surgical endoscopic cutting device includes cutting elements fitted in a protective tube. The device has an inlet for fluid, a discharge outlet for tissue and fluid, and a further outlet that discharges most of the fluid.

Disposable handle cover for a surgical lighthead

The invention is a disposable cover handle cover for a surgical lighthead, and more particularly to a single-piece, integrally-formed disposable handle cover for a surgical lighthead and the like. The disposable cover includes a single-piece hollow member having a first open end adapted to receive the positioning handle of the surgical lighthead housing a camera and a second open end generally opposite the first end. The second end is closed off by a lens disposed within and integral with the hollow body.

Illuminated suction apparatus

An illuminated suction apparatus including a hand-held surgical device combining a high-performance non-fiber optic optical waveguide with suction. This device is useful in a wide array of surgical procedures including open and minimally invasive orthopedics.

Method of placing medical insertion instruments in body cavity

An endoscope and an illuminator are safely placed in a body cavity without generating a noticeable postoperative scar. A method of placing medical insertion instruments into a body cavity includes a first step of inserting, into the body cavity through a first opening formed on a body wall, an endoscope together with a first illuminator; and a second step of inserting, into the body cavity through a second opening formed at a position different from the first opening, a second illuminator. Preferably, the method further includes a third step of pulling out the first illuminator from the first opening and inserting the first illuminator into the body cavity through a third opening formed at a position different from the first and second openings.

System and method for transapical access and closure

Embodiments are described for creating and closing tissue access ports, such as transapical access ports, which involve placement of an introducer across the subject tissue structure, and deployment of a controllable port closure device assembly configured to remain in place with a ratcheting mechanism, and to hold the tissue surrounding the previous access port location closed against a sealing disc with proximal and distal strut assemblies, after the introducer has been removed.

SURGICAL SYSTEM WITH TOOLS FOR LASER MARKING AND LASER CUTTING

In one embodiment of the invention, a robotic surgical system includes a combined laser imaging robotic surgical tool, a control console, and a laser generator/controller. The tool is mounted to a first robotic arm of a patient side cart. The tool has a wristed joint and an end effector coupled together. The end effector has a laser-emitting device to direct a laser beam onto tissue in a surgical site and an image-capturing device to capture images of the tissue in the surgical site. The control console, in communication with the tool, receives the captured images of tissue in the surgical site and displays the captured images on a display device to a user. The laser generator/controller is coupled to the tool and the control console to control the emission of the laser beam onto tissue of the surgical site. 114-. (canceled)15. A robotic surgical system comprising:a patient side cart having a plurality of robotic arms;a combined laser ablation-imaging surgical tool mounted to a first robotic arm of the patient side cart, the combined laser ablation-imaging surgical tool having a wristed joint and an end effector coupled to the wristed joint, the end effector having a laser emitting device to direct a laser beam onto tissue in a surgical site and an image capturing device to capture video images of the tissue in the surgical site, the laser emitting device and the image capturing device mounted in a hermetically sealed enclosure with an aperture;a first control console in communication with the combined laser ablation-imaging surgical tool to receive the captured video images of tissue in the surgical site, the first control console to display the captured video images on a first display device to a first user and one or more processors within the first control console configured to generate a computer generated targeting dot overlaid on the captured video images, the computer generated targeting dot representing a location where the laser beam from the laser ...

Systems and Methods for Percutaneous Division of Fibrous Structures

A device for dividing a fibrous structure comprising a catheter; an expandable member positioned near a distal end of the catheter and in fluid communication with a lumen of the catheter; and a cutting element situated on an outer surface of the expandable member. A method for dividing a fibrous structure comprising positioning, proximate the fibrous structure, an expandable member having a cutting element situated thereon; expanding the expandable member outwards to tension the fibrous structure across the cutting element; and activating the cutting element to weaken or cut the fibrous structure. A method for treating carpal tunnel syndrome comprising inserting a needle into the carpal tunnel; directing a guidewire to a position proximate the transverse carpal ligament; advancing, along the guidewire, a device having an expandable member and a cutting element; positioning the cutting element; tensioning the ligament across the cutting element; and weakening or cutting the ligament.

ACOUSTIC WAVE DETECTION PROBE AND PHOTOACOUSTIC MEASUREMENT APPARATUS PROVIDED WITH THE SAME

In an acoustic wave detection probe provided with a light guide section that guides measuring light such that the measuring light is outputted toward a subject and an acoustic wave transducer that detects a photoacoustic wave generated in the subject by the projection of the measuring light, the light guide section includes a homogenizer that flat-tops an energy profile of the measuring light entered from the upstream side of the optical system, a light condensing member that condenses the measuring light transmitted through the homogenizer, and a bundle fiber which includes a plurality of optical fibers and is disposed such that the measuring light transmitted through the light condensing member enters from an entrance end of the bundle fiber. 2. A photoacoustic measuring apparatus as defined in claim 1 , wherein:the homogenizer is a light shaping diffuser in which small lenses are disposed randomly on one side of a substrate so that the measuring light is further diffused.3. A photoacoustic measuring apparatus as defined in claim 1 , wherein:the holding section is configured to hold the entrance end portion of the optical fibers so as to cover the input surface of the bundle fiber, and the holding section has a window at a portion at which the measuring light enters.4. A photoacoustic measuring apparatus as defined in claim 3 , wherein:the window is constituted by an ND filter.5. A photoacoustic measuring apparatus as defined in claim 1 , further comprising:an aperture member having an aperture that allows the measuring light, which is to enter the bundle fiber, to pass through and is provided at the entrance end of the bundle fiber, and gradually reduces the diameter of the aperture toward the entrance end to a size corresponding to the diameter of the bundle fiber.6. A photoacoustic measuring apparatus as defined in any one of claim 1 , wherein:the holding section includes therein a light guide member formed of a cap member and a ring shaped chip made of a ...

AUGMENTED VISUALIZATION FOR A SURGICAL ROBOT USING A CAPTURED VISIBLE IMAGE COMBINED WITH A FLUORESCENCE IMAGE AND A CAPTURED VISIBLE IMAGE

An endoscope with an optical channel is held and positioned by a robotic surgical system. A capture unit captures (1) a visible first image at a first time and (2) a visible second image combined with a fluorescence image at a second time. An image processing system receives (1) the visible first image and (2) the visible second image combined with the fluorescence image and generates at least one fluorescence image. A display system outputs an output image including an artificial fluorescence image. 118-. (canceled)19. A method of operating an image processing system of a teleoperated system comprising:receiving a first frame including a first visible image, the first visible image comprising a first plurality of visible color components, the first frame being captured by a capture unit from light received by an endoscope, and the first frame being captured at a first time; andreceiving a second frame including a combination image, the combination image being a combination of a second visible image and a first fluorescence image, the combination image comprising a second plurality of color components, wherein one color component of the second plurality of color components is captured as a combination of the first fluorescence image and a visible color component, and other color component of the second plurality of color components are captured as visible color components different from the visible color component of the one color component, the second frame being captured by the capture unit from light received by the endoscope, and the second frame being captured at a second time, the second time being different from the first time;creating a second fluorescence image including artifacts from the first frame and the second frame;creating a third fluorescence image based on the second fluorescence image including artifacts; andoutputting to a display system the first visible image and an artificial fluorescence image, the artificial fluorescence image being based ...

Single access surgical robotic devices and systems, and methods of configuring single access surgical robotic devices and systems

Example embodiments relate to a system having a port assembly and instrument arm assembly. The port assembly includes an outer body, inner body, and internal channels. The outer body includes a first access port, first and second ends, and anchoring portions. The inner body may be positionable in the first access port. The internal channels may be formed around an exterior of the inner body when the inner body is positioned in the first access port. The instrument arm assembly may include one or more joint portions, arm segments, an end instrument, and an instrument arm anchor portion. One of the internal channels may be configurable to house at least a portion of the instrument arm anchor portion. The port assembly may be configurable to allow an insertion of the instrument arm assembly through the first access port of the outer body. 1. A surgical device comprising: an outer body having a first access port, a first end, a second end, and a plurality of anchoring portions, wherein each of the plurality of anchoring portions includes an anchor port at the second end of the outer body;', 'an inner body fixably positionable in the first access port of the outer body, the inner body having a second access port, a first end, a second end, and at least one anchoring portion provided at the second end of the inner body, wherein when the inner body is positioned in the first access port of the outer body, the at least one anchoring portion of the inner body is configurable to secure to at least one of the anchor ports of the outer body; and', 'a plurality of separate internal channels distributedly formed around an exterior of the inner body when the inner body is positioned in the first access port of the outer body, each internal channel formed by an exterior surface of the inner body and an interior surface of the outer body when the inner body is positioned in the first access port of the outer body, each internal channel aligned with one of the anchor ports of the ...

STERILE SURGICAL TRAY

A surgical apparatus for use by a surgeon can include a tray and a plurality of surgical instruments. The tray can have a plurality of structures located on an upper side of the tray for receiving the plurality of surgical instruments. The tray can receive a separate control unit. The tray can also have a fluid reservoir receiver for receiving a bottle or container of fluid, such as balanced salt solution. The fluid reservoir receiver can include one or more features, including, a spike, an air vent, and a light. A separate container can be used to place the bottle or container of fluid into the fluid reservoir receiver on the tray. This separate container can include a collapsible section. 123-. (canceled)24. A method of preparing for an ophthalmic surgical procedure comprising:aligning a sterile container for holding and surrounding a bottle of fluid with a recess in a sterile surgical tray, the recess configured to receive the bottle of fluid;placing the container around the recess so that the bottle of fluid can be advanced into the recess; andcompressing the container such that the container is forced into contact with the sterile surgical tray causing a side wall section of the container to collapse and decreasing an overall length of the container and thereby inserting the bottle of fluid into the recess.25. The method of claim 24 , wherein compressing the container comprises collapsing an accordion-style section of the side wall of the container.26. The method of claim 24 , wherein compressing the container comprises pressing downward on a bottom surface of the container while the container is in contact with the sterile surgical tray.27. The method of claim 24 , further comprising puncturing a membrane of the bottle of fluid with a spike positioned within the recess.28. The method of claim 27 , further comprising advancing the bottle of fluid onto the spike in the recess.29. The method of claim 24 , further comprising removing the container from covering ...

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF LIGHT

A surgical instrument for illuminating a surgical field has an optical waveguide for transmitting light by total internal reflection. One or more control elements are disposed on the optical waveguide. The control elements extract light from the optical waveguide and control first and second optical properties of the extracted light Another surgical instrument includes a first and second optical waveguide for transmitting light by total internal reflection. A coupling element is attached to both optical waveguides such that the optical waveguides are movable and pivotable relative to one another. 1. A surgical illumination system for illuminating a surgical field , said system comprising:an optical waveguide for illuminating the surgical field with light, wherein the optical waveguide comprises a light input end, and wherein the light is transmitted through the waveguide by total internal reflection; anda plurality of optical fibers formed into a fiber bundle, the bundle optically coupled to the light input end, andwherein the plurality of optical fibers are arranged in the bundle such that adjacent fibers engage one another with an interstitial space disposed therebetween.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of fibers arranged into a bundle having an outer perimeter that is hexagonally shaped.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein at least some of the plurality of optical fibers are formed from a polymer.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein at least some of the plurality of optical fibers have a diameter of about 750 μm.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of fibers consist of 19 fibers.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein every three adjacent fibers form a triangle.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein plurality of fibers are arranged in three concentric layers of fibers.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of fibers are arranged into a plurality of linear rows of fibers.9. The system of claim 1 , wherein an optical element is disposed ...

Surgical Instrument Including Inductively Coupled Accessory

A surgical instrument system includes a surgical instrument, a power supply, and an accessory. The surgical instrument has a first induction device positioned therein. The power supply is electrically coupled to the first induction device. The accessory is selectively operably couplable to the surgical instrument. The accessory includes a second induction device that is inductively coupled with the first induction device when the accessory is operably coupled to the surgical instrument such that the power supply provides power to the accessory.

AIRFLOW-CHANNELING SURGICAL LIGHT SYSTEM AND METHOD

A light system includes a main body defining an internal chamber, a lighting assembly secured to the main body, and an airflow circuit extending around a periphery of the lighting assembly. The lighting assembly includes at least one light unit configured to emit light. The airflow circuit is configured to direct airflow out of the main body underneath the lighting assembly. 1. A light system comprising:a main body defining an internal chamber;a lighting assembly secured to the main body, wherein the lighting assembly comprises at least one light unit configured to emit light; andan airflow circuit extending around a periphery of the lighting assembly, wherein the airflow circuit is configured to direct airflow out of the main body underneath the lighting assembly.2. The light system of claim 1 , wherein the airflow circuit is configured to direct the airflow out of the main body at an angle toward a central imaginary axis extending through and out of the lighting assembly.3. The light system of claim 1 , wherein the airflow circuit comprises an airflow outlet having an opening formed through an angled wall.4. The light system of claim 1 , further comprising a protective insert coupled to the main body claim 1 , wherein the protective insert comprises a support frame coupled to an airflow outlet of the airflow circuit claim 1 , and wherein the support frame comprises an internal airflow path that connects to one or more airflow passages.5. The light system of claim 4 , wherein the protective insert is removably secured to the main body.6. The light system of claim 4 , wherein the protective insert further comprises a transparent shield coupled to the support frame claim 4 , wherein the lighting assembly is configured to shine light through the transparent shield.7. The light system of claim 6 , wherein the transparent shield comprises a plurality of air passages formed therethrough claim 6 , wherein the light system is configured to direct airflow around the ...

Airflow-channeling surgical light system and method

A light system includes a main body defining an internal chamber, a lighting assembly secured to the main body, and an airflow circuit extending around a periphery of the lighting assembly. The lighting assembly includes at least one light unit configured to emit light. The airflow circuit is configured to direct airflow out of the main body underneath the lighting assembly. The lighting assembly also includes an air cleansing device that is configured to cleanse the air passing through the airflow circuit.

Methods and Apparatus for Electrosurgical Illumination

An illuminated energy device comprising a handle, an illumination element coupled to the handle and disposed continuously and circumferentially about an electrosurgical tip, the electrosurgical tip at a distal end of the handle. The illumination element is preferably adjustably coupled to the handle, and adjustment of the illumination element moves a distal end of the illumination element closer to or further away from a target such as tissue in a surgical field. 1. An illuminated electrosurgical instrument , comprising:a handle;an electrosurgical tip extending distally of the handle, wherein the electrosurgical tip is configured to perform electrosurgery using a radiofrequency (RF) energy;an optical waveguide that extends continuously and at least partially circumferentially about the electrosurgical tip, wherein the optical waveguide has a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the optical waveguide is configured to emit a beam of light at the distal end of the optical waveguide; anda plurality of light sources optically coupled to the proximal end of the optical waveguide, wherein the plurality of light sources are configured to generate light at a plurality of colors, wherein at least one light source of the plurality of light sources is configured to generate light at a different color than at least another light source of the plurality of light sources.2. The illuminated electrosurgical instrument of claim 1 , wherein the optical waveguide is configured to emit the beam of light with a plurality of discrete colors.3. The illuminated electrosurgical instrument of claim 1 , wherein the optical waveguide is configured to mix the light generated by the plurality of light sources to form the beam of light with a single uniform color that is a mixture of the plurality of colors of respective lights generated by the plurality of light sources.4. The illuminated electrosurgical instrument of claim 3 , further comprising an illumination switch that is configured to ...

SURGICAL DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS PROVIDING VISUAL NOTIFICATIONS

A surgical apparatus includes an end effector having a blade defining a lumen extending through at least a portion of the blade, a cooling system configured to circulate cooling fluid through the lumen, a temperature sensor configured to sense a temperature of the blade, a visual indicator disposed at the end effector and configured to radiate light, and a controller configured to control the visual indicator based on the sensed temperature of the blade. The cooling system includes an inflow conduit disposed in communication with the lumen and configured to supply the cooling fluid to the lumen and a return conduit disposed in communication with the lumen and configured to receive the cooling fluid from the lumen. 1. A surgical apparatus comprising:an end effector including a blade defining a lumen extending through at least a portion of the blade; an inflow conduit disposed in communication with the lumen and configured to supply the cooling fluid to the lumen; and', 'a return conduit disposed in communication with the lumen and configured to receive the cooling fluid from the lumen;, 'a cooling system configured to circulate cooling fluid through the lumen, the cooling system includinga temperature sensor configured to sense a temperature of the blade;a visual indicator configured to radiate light, the visual indicator disposed at the end effector; anda controller configured to control the visual indicator based on the sensed temperature of the blade.2. The surgical apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the controller controls the visual indicator to radiate a first color of light when the sensed temperature of the blade is greater than a predetermined threshold.3. The surgical apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the controller controls the visual indicator to radiate a second color of light when the temperature of the blade is less than or equal to a predetermined threshold.4. The surgical apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the visual indicator ...

Illuminated mircorsurgical probe

An illuminated microsurgical probe may include a handle, a diffuser, an aspiration conduit, and an optic fiber bundle. The diffuser may include a diffuser distal end, a diffuser proximal end, and a diffuser inner bore. The handle may include a handle distal end, a handle proximal end, and a handle inner bore. The aspiration conduit may include an aspiration conduit distal end and an aspiration conduit proximal end. The aspiration conduit distal end may be disposed in the diffuser inner bore and the aspiration conduit proximal end may be disposed in the handle inner bore. The optic fiber bundle may include an optic fiber bundle distal end and an optic fiber bundle proximal end. The optic fiber bundle distal end may be disposed in the diffuser inner bore.

SURGICAL INSTRUMENTATION AND METHOD

A surgical instrument includes a first member having an inner surface and an outer surface. A second member has an inner surface and an outer surface. At least one of the inner surfaces defines at least one mating element and the outer surfaces are engageable with tissue. The members are relatively movable between a first configuration and a second configuration to space the tissue and define an opening between the members. At least one third member defines at least one mating element engageable with the at least one mating element of the inner surface such that the at least one third member is disposed within the opening. Systems and methods are disclosed. 117-. (canceled)18. A method for treating a spine , the method comprising the steps of:providing a surgical instrument comprising first and second members being relatively movable to define an opening and space tissue adjacent the spine, each member having an inner surface that defines a mating element and an outer surface being engageable with the tissue, the surgical instrument further comprising at least one third element defining a mating element;engaging the mating elements to dispose the at least one third element with the opening; andselectively translating the at least one third element relative to the first member and the second member to at least partially close the opening.19. A method as recited in claim 18 , wherein the opening comprises an anterior gap.20. A method as recited in claim 18 , wherein the at least one third element comprises an anterior blade and a posterior blade claim 18 , the blades being disposed with the first member and the second member to fully enclose a surgical pathway.21. A method as recited in claim 18 , wherein the mating elements defined by the inner surfaces of the members are longitudinal grooves and the mating element of the at least one third element is a pair of flanges claim 18 , each of the flanges being disposed in one of the grooves as the at least one third ...

Percutaneous system and methods for enhanced epidural access for spine surgery

An apparatus and methods for enhanced percutaneous epidural access for performing spine surgery, epidural procedures and medical device placement that includes a first percutaneous needle having a first lumen, a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the distal end is configured for placement in an epidural space at a first location, the first location being at least one level removed from a target lamina, a second percutaneous needle having a second lumen, a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the distal end of the second percutaneous needle is configured for placement in an epidural space at a second location, the second location being at least one level removed from a target lamina and opposite the first location, a light seeking tool that is coaxially movable within one of the first and second lumens, and a grasper tool that is coaxially movable within the other one of the first and second lumens and is configured to emit light so as to draw the light seeking tool and temporarily couple within the epidural space of the target lamina.

Surgical visualization systems and related methods

Surgical visualization systems and related methods are disclosed herein, e.g., for providing visualization during surgical procedures. Systems and methods herein can be used in a wide range of surgical procedures, including spinal surgeries such as minimally-invasive fusion or discectomy procedures. Systems and methods herein can include various features for enhancing end user experience, improving clinical outcomes, or reducing the invasiveness of a surgery. Exemplary features can include access port integration, hands-free operation, active and/or passive lens cleaning, adjustable camera depth, and many others.

ILLUMINATED AND ISOLATED ELECTROSURGICAL APPARATUS

Unintended current flow or plasma discharge has been observed in known illuminated electrosurgical devices having a metallic tubular heat sink surrounding a conductive electrode and an illumination element, and having a distal outer edge that abuts against the light emitting element. An insulating, shielding or other isolating element that prevents or discourages unintended plasma formation between the distal outer edge and nearby patient tissue can reduce the potential for tissue damage to a patient or injury to a surgeon. 1. An electrosurgical device comprising:a) a handle;b) a conductive electrode supported by the handle and having a tip for cutting or cauterizing tissue;c) an illumination element coupled to the handle, the illumination element comprising a light source, an optical waveguide, and a light emitting element illuminating the electrode tip;d) a metallic tubular heat sink surrounding at least part of the conductive electrode and illumination element and having a distal outer edge that abuts against the light emitting element; ande) an insulating, shielding or other isolating element that prevents or discourages unintended current flow or plasma formation between the distal outer edge and nearby patient tissuewherein the heat sink has inner and outer sidewalls, and the insulating, shielding or other isolating element covers at least a portion of the inner sidewall.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the insulating claim 1 , shielding or other isolating element also surrounds the distal outer edge.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the heat sink has inner and outer sidewalls claim 1 , and the insulating claim 1 , shielding or other isolating element also covers at least a portion of the outer sidewall.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the electrode has a proximal end and the insulating claim 1 , shielding or other isolating element extends along the inner sidewall past such proximal end.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the light emitting element has a ...

ILLUMINATING SURGICAL DEVICE AND CONTROL ELEMENT

Embodiments of claimed subject matter are directed to an illuminating surgical device comprising a single control element to control an array of illuminating elements and an array of louvers to direct light from the individual illuminating elements toward a surgical field. 1. An illuminating surgical device , comprising:a two-dimensional array of illuminating elements to direct light toward a surgical field; anda single control element to control an intensity of light from the two-dimensional array of illuminating elements and to control placement of the illuminated surgical field.2. The illuminating surgical device of claim 1 , wherein movement of the single control element along a first axis is to control a direction of light from the two-dimensional array of illuminating elements parallel to the first axis.3. The illuminating surgical device of claim 2 , wherein movement of the single control element parallel to a second axis is to control a direction of light from the two-dimensional array parallel to the second axis claim 2 , the second axis to be substantially perpendicular to the first axis.4. The illuminating surgical device of claim 3 , wherein movement of the single control element parallel to a third axis is to control the intensity of light from the two-dimensional array of illuminating elements claim 3 , the third axis to be substantially perpendicular to the first axis and the second axis.5. The illuminating surgical device of claim 2 , wherein movement of the single control element along the first axis is to control a plurality of louvers claim 2 , the plurality of louvers to control the direction of the light from the two-dimensional array of illuminating elements6. The illuminating surgical device of claim 1 , wherein depressing of the single control element brings about a change in the intensity of light from the two-dimensional array of illuminating elements.7. The illuminating surgical device of claim 6 , wherein depressing of the single control ...

LIGHT POINT IDENTIFICATION METHOD

A data processing method performed by a computer for detecting reflections of light pulses, comprising the steps: acquiring a camera signal representing a series of camera images of a camera viewing field; detecting whether the camera signal includes one or more light mark portions within the camera viewing field possibly representing a light pulse reflection; relating the detected light mark portions in the series of camera images to a pre-defined emission pattern of the light pulses; and determining that a light mark portion is a reflected light pulse, if the light mark portion in the series of camera images matches to the pre-defined emission pattern of the light pulses. 1. A method for detecting reflections of light pulses , comprising the steps:acquiring, from a camera system, a series of camera images of a camera viewing field;detecting whether the series of camera images include one or more light mark portions within the camera viewing field, wherein the one or more light mark portions detected represent possible light pulse reflections;comparing the one or more light mark portions detected in the series of camera images to a pre-defined emission pattern of the light pulses; anddetermining that a light mark portion is a reflected light pulse, when the light mark portion detected in the series of camera images matches the pre-defined emission pattern of the light pulses.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the series of camera images of the camera viewing field is at least one of a series of subsequent camera images taken with a pre-defined time interval between two camera images or a series of stereoscopic camera images claim 1 , or includes 3D data.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pre-defined emission pattern of the light pulses includes a light pulse during every n-th camera image claim 1 , wherein n is greater than or equal to 2.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining a match of the light mark portion in the series of camera images to ...

Lighting Devices with Automatic Lighting Adjustment

Lighting systems and associated controls that can provide active control of lighting device settings, such as on/off, color, intensity, focal length, beam location, beam size and beam shape. In some examples, lighting systems may include eye tracking technology and sensor feedback for one or more lighting device settings and may be configured with depth perception and cavity or incision recognition capability through image or video processing. 1. A method of controlling a lighting device , comprising:receiving, at a processor, position sensor data, the position sensor data representing a position of at least one of a user's head and a user's eyes;determining, by the processor, whether the user is looking at a task area based on the position sensor data; andcontrolling, by the processor, an intensity of light emitted by the lighting device or turning the light on or off in response to determining whether the user is looking at the task area.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the position sensor data is head position sensor data indicating a position of a user's head; and ["calculating, by the processor, an angle of the user's head from the head position sensor data; and", 'determining, by the processor, whether the calculated angle is within a first range of angles associated with the user looking at the task area., 'determining whether the user is looking at the task area comprises3. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the position sensor data is eye position sensor data indicating a position of a user's eyes; and 'determining, by the processor, whether the eye position sensor data is within a first range of positions associated with the user looking at the task area.', 'determining whether the user is looking at the task area comprises4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the first range of positions are associated with the user looking through loupes.5. The method of claim 3 , further comprising:determining, by the processor, a location where the user is looking based on ...

Intelligent Health Monitoring Toilet System with Wand Sensors

The health monitoring toilet system includes an extendable, retractable, and rotatable wand with sensors on the head section. The sensors may include a variety of cameras and gas sensors for inspecting a user's urogenital, perineal, and anal region for health assessment. The wand may comprise a bidet wand. The bidet wand may also dispense cleansing and therapeutic substances. The toilet system may include a controller which may store the sensor readings as well as protocols for moving the wand to acquire optimal sensor readings. The controller may be accessible by a healthcare provider for diagnostic and treatment purposes. The toilet system may identify each user to store sensor reading acquired for different users in the controller. 1. A health monitoring toilet system comprising:a. a wand, wherein the wand is extendible, retractable, and rotatable;b. one or more sensor, wherein the one or more sensor is disposed on the wand, and wherein the one or more sensor comprises an infrared sensor configured to measure one or more of the following temperatures: a body temperature of the user, a localized temperature on a user's anatomy, a temperature of the user's waste; and a temperature of the water in the toilet bowl;c. a controller, wherein the controller receives and processes data from the one or more sensor;d. a non-transitory computer readable medium, wherein the non-transitory computer readable medium is in connection with the controller through an electronic connection, and wherein the non-transitory computer readable medium stores data associated with a user.2. The health monitoring toilet system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more sensor comprises at least one camera.3. The health monitoring toilet system of claim 2 , wherein the at least one camera comprises an infra-red camera.4. The health monitoring toilet system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more sensor comprises a digital imaging device.5. The health monitoring toilet system of claim 1 , wherein the ...

Optical cannula

An intervertebral disc surgical system has at least one optical cannula configured with a working channel and an optical channel, wherein the working channel and the optical channel are positioned parallel to one another. The working channel is configured to receive the elongated tubular member of an electrosurgical instrument and the optical channel is configured to receive an optical scope. The optical cannula has an optical cannula operative end for entering an operative field of a patient.

GENERAL UTERINE MANIPULATOR AND SYSTEM

A medical instrument configured to be inserted into a body cavity comprises a body comprises a first probe at a first end, the first probe comprising a first cylindrical portion with a first outer circumferential surface of a first diameter; a first circumferential edge at a distal end of the first probe; a first distal lip projecting outwardly from the first outer circumferential surface beyond the first circumferential edge and extending for at least a part of a circumference of the first circumferential edge; and a first marker lip projecting outwardly from the first outer circumferential surface and extending for at least a part of a circumference of the first outer circumferential surface; wherein the first distal lip is positioned distal to the first marker lip; and wherein the body comprises a hollow cavity to enable a second medical instrument to pass therethrough. 1. (canceled)2. A medical instrument for performing a laparoscopic oncology procedure , the medical instrument comprising:a probe comprising an outer circumferential surface, the outer circumferential surface extending in a longitudinal direction and sized for non-traumatic insertion into a human vaginal cavity, wherein the outer circumferential surface is substantially cylindrical, the probe comprising a hollow inner cavity; and{'b': '20', 'a lip projecting outwardly from the outer circumferential surface and extending circumferentially about only a portion of the outer circumferential surface, the lip configured to raise vaginal tissue to provide a visual landmark for dissection during the laparoscopic oncology procedure, the lip positioned such that the lip is set back from a distal-most point of the probe by approximately millimeters and the outer circumferential surface extends both distally and proximally to the lip, wherein the lip comprises a tapered shape that is wider adjacent the outer circumferential surface than at an outer edge of the lip, the lip further comprising a distal face ...

Method and Devices for a Sub-Splenius/Supra-Levator Scapulae Surgical Access Technique

A novel posterolateral inter-muscular approach has been developed to access the cervical spine. The approach includes elevating the splenius capitis and trapezios muscles dorsally to create a window for deep spine access, wherein the window comprises: 190.-. (canceled)91. A surgical instrument , comprising:a retractor having a through-hole formed therein;a light source coupled to the retractor; anda camera coupled to the retractor.92. The instrument of claim 91 , further comprising a wing disposed within the through-hole and extending therefrom;wherein the wing is configured to retract soft tissue.93. The instrument of claim 92 ,wherein the wing includes a distal head and a proximal end portion; andwherein the distal head extends from a first end of the retractor and the proximal end portion extends from a second end of the retractor opposite the first end.94. The instrument of claim 92 , wherein an inner rim of the through-hole includes one or more features that provide for angular adjustment and securement of the wing relative to the retractor.95. The instrument of claim 91 , wherein an outer surface of the retractor is convex.96. The instrument of claim 91 , further comprising a thread configured to transmit light from the light source to an inner surface of the retractor.97. The instrument of claim 91 , wherein the retractor is formed from a polymer.98. The instrument of claim 91 , wherein the retractor includes a telescopic extension that slides outward to extend the reach of the retractor.99. The instrument of claim 91 , further comprising an irrigation tube having an irrigation port that passes through the retractor.100. The instrument of claim 91 , further comprising a suction tube having a suction port that passes through the retractor.101. The instrument of claim 91 , further comprising an electrical cable that passes through the retractor.102. The instrument of claim 91 , further comprising a neuromonitoring feature coupled to the retractor.103. The ...

A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT ASSEMBLY

The invention comprises a surgical instrument assembly for minimally invasive surgery. The surgical instrument assembly comprises a light emitting arrangement and a surgical instrument. The surgical instrument has a distal end and a proximal end and comprises a handle portion at its proximal end and a grasper at its distal end, the grasper comprising at least two jaws and having a closed grasper position and an open position where a grasping space is formed between the jaws. The light emitting arrangement comprises a light source for generating light and a projector for projecting at least a beam of light comprising a string shape perpendicular to the optical axis of the beam of light. At least the projector of the light emitting arrangement is at least temporally fixed to the surgical instrument proximally to the jaws and is arranged to project the string shaped beam of light such that it will be broken upon a lateral movement of an object into the grasping space. 1. A surgical instrument assembly for minimally invasive surgery , said surgical instrument assembly comprises a light emitting arrangement and a surgical instrument , said surgical instrument has a distal end and a proximal end and comprises a grasper at its distal end , said grasper comprising at least two jaws and having a closed grasper position and an open position where a grasping space is formed between the jaws , wherein said light emitting arrangement comprises a light source for generating light and a projector for projecting at least a beam of light comprising a string shape perpendicular to the optical axis of the beam of light , at least the projector of said light emitting arrangement is at least temporally fixed to said surgical instrument proximally to said jaws and is arranged to project said string shaped beam of light such that it will be broken upon a lateral movement of an object into the grasping space , preferably the surgical instrument comprises a handle portion at its proximal ...

GUIDE CATHETER AND METHOD OF USE

A system for manipulating a guide catheter within a patient's nasal passages or sinus cavities includes a guide catheter formed from an elongate flexible member having a lumen passing there through. A wire guide is slidably disposed within the lumen of the guide catheter. The system further includes a steering member fixedly secured to a proximal end of the wire guide and a proximal hub secured to a proximal end of the guide catheter. The system further includes a recessed handle having a first recess for fixedly receiving the proximal hub of the guide catheter and a second recess for receiving the steering member, the second recess being dimensioned to permit axial and rotational movement of the steering member while disposed in the second recess. 118-. (canceled)19. A system for dilating tissue of a drainage pathway of a sinus cavity of a patient comprising:a guide catheter secured to a handle and extending distally therefrom, the handle defining a recess that opens along a side surface of the handle in a longitudinal direction;a steering device configured to slide along the recess in a direction parallel to the longitudinal direction and further configured to rotate;a wire guide extending through the guide catheter and the steering device, wherein rotation of the steering device effectuates rotation of the wire guide through complete revolutions while the steering device is positioned within the steering device recess; anda balloon catheter comprising an inflatable balloon.20. The system of claim 19 , wherein the proximal end of the guide catheter includes a hub and wherein the handle comprises a hub recess configured to receive the hub.21. The system of claim 20 , wherein the hub recess is located on a distal end of the handle.22. The system of claim 21 , wherein the guide catheter is releasably secured to the hub recess by at least one of detents or tabs.23. The system of claim 21 , wherein the guide catheter is releasably secured to the hub recess by a ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADVANCED MEDICAL DEVICE PLACEMENT AND USAGE

Systems and methods for providing orientation data to a user during a medical procedure performed on a subject are provided. The system can include a medical device, an electrical component and a display device. The medical device is configured to engage a portion the subject and includes a handle. The electrical component is disposed within the handle and is configured to generate data related to an orientation of the medical device during the medical procedure. The display device is physically separate from the medical device and in communication the electrical component. The display device also includes a processor configured to receive and process the data related to the orientation of the medical device, and display information related to the orientation of the medical device to the user based on the data. 1. A system for providing orientation data to a user during a medical procedure performed on a subject , the system comprising:a medical device configured to engage a portion the subject and including a handle;an electrical component disposed within the handle and configured to generate data related to an orientation of the medical device during the medical procedure; and receive and process the data related to the orientation of the medical device, and', 'display information related to the orientation of the medical device to the user based on the data., 'a display device physically separate from the medical device and in communication the electrical component, the display device including a processor configured to'}2. A pedicle angle finder system to provide guidance to a user during a medical procedure performed on a subject , the system comprising: the handle including an internal cavity,', 'the shaft coupled to the handle and configured to engage a pedicle of the subject during the medical procedure;, 'a medical device including a handle and a shaft,'}an electrical component removably positioned within the internal cavity, the electrical component ...

SYSTEM AND METHODS USING A VIDEOSCOPE WITH INDEPENDENT-ZOOM FOR ENABLING SHARED-MODE FOCUSING

Imaging systems and methods involving a videoscope including cameras; a filter feature in optical communication with the cameras, the filter feature configured to independently filter or tandemly filter light from each camera; an independently adjustable aperture in optical communication with the filter feature, the independently adjustable aperture configured to limit transmission of filtered light; independently adjustable zoom features in optical communication with the independently adjustable aperture, the independently adjustable zoom features including corresponding independently adjustable zoom channels, and each independently adjustable zoom feature configured to independently zoom independently limited filtered light; a prism in optical communication with the independently adjustable zoom channels, the prism configured to redirect independently zoomed, independently limited, filtered light; and a shared focus feature in optical communication with the prism, the shared focus feature comprising a shared focus channel, and the shared focus feature configured to focus redirected, independently zoomed, independently limited, filtered light. 1. An imaging system , the system comprising a videoscope , the videoscope comprising:a plurality of cameras, each camera of the plurality of cameras configured to receive light;a filter feature in optical communication with the plurality of cameras, the filter feature configured to one of independently filter and tandemly filter the light from each camera of the plurality of cameras, whereby filtered light is provided;at least one independently adjustable aperture in optical communication with the filter feature, the at least one independently adjustable aperture configured to limit transmission of the filtered light, whereby independently limited filtered light is provided;a plurality of independently adjustable zoom features in optical communication with the at least one independently adjustable aperture, the plurality of ...

Systems and Methods for Lesion Formation and Assessment

Catheter for visualizing ablated tissue comprises a catheter body; a distal tip positioned at a distal end of the catheter body, the distal tip defining a illumination cavity, the distal tip having one or more openings for exchange of light energy between the illumination cavity and tissue; a light directing member disposed within the illumination cavity, the light directing member being configured to split light energy received from a light source into multiple beams and to such beams to the tissue through the corresponding more openings in the distal tip. 1) A catheter for visualizing ablated tissue comprising:a catheter body;a distal tip positioned at a distal end of the catheter body, the distal tip defining a illumination cavity, the distal tip having one or more openings for exchange of light energy between the illumination cavity and tissue;a light directing member disposed within the illumination cavity, the light directing member being configured to direct the light energy to and from the tissue through the one or more openings in the distal tip.2) The catheter of further comprising one or more optical fibers extending into the illumination cavity to deliver light to and from the illumination cavity.3) The catheter of claim 2 , wherein the distal tip further comprises a fiber aligner configured to align the one or more optical fibers with a central axis of the light directing member.4) The catheter of wherein the light directing member and the one or more openings are configured to enable illumination of tissue in a radial direction and an axial direction with respect to a longitudinal axis of the catheter.5) The catheter of wherein the one or more openings are disposed along side walls of the distal tip and the light directing member is shaped to direct the light energy at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the catheter through the one or more openings.6) The catheter of wherein the light directing member comprises one or more through-holes and ...

VITREOUS CUTTER WITH INTEGRATED ILLUMINATION SYSTEM

An illuminated microsurgical instrument is provided herein that includes a microsurgical instrument having a tubular member arranged to treat patient tissue at a surgical site, the tubular member having a distal tip, an inner surface, and an outer surface. The inner surface defines a lumen. The outer surface has a notch formed therein. The illuminated microsurgical instrument further includes an optical fiber arranged to deliver light to the surgical site. The optical fiber includes a proximal end arranged to receive a light beam from a light source and also includes a curved distal end arranged to emit light adjacent to the distal tip. A portion of the curved distal end is positioned within the notch and curves away from the tubular member. 1. An illuminated microsurgical instrument comprising:a microsurgical instrument having a tubular member arranged to treat patient tissue at a surgical site, the tubular member having a distal tip and an outer surface; andan optical fiber arranged to deliver light to the surgical site, the optical fiber including a proximal end arranged to receive a light beam from a light source and also including a distal end with a fiber distal tip that includes a beveled end arranged to refract light away from the tubular member outer surface.2. The illuminated microsurgical instrument or claim 1 ,wherein the outer surface of the tubular member comprises a notch therein; andwherein the optical fiber is seated in the notch.3. The illuminated microsurgical instrument or claim 1 , wherein optical fiber is attached to the tubular member through an adhesive.4. The illuminated microsurgical instrument or claim 1 , wherein the fiber distal tip is not curved away from the tubular member.5. The illuminated microsurgical instrument or claim 1 , wherein the fiber distal tip is curved away from the tubular member.6. The illuminated microsurgical instrument of claim 1 , wherein the outer surface of the tubular member has a notch formed therein; wherein ...

Surgical instrument

The invention relates to a surgical instrument, in particular a vitrector, comprising an outer tube and an inner tube. Both tubes functionally interact. Said surgical instrument is characterized in that the outer tube and/or the inner tube is made from a light conducting material or is coated with said type of material or said type of material comprises a light conducting fiber, core or similar, and is used to conduct light from the proximal end to the or into the area of the distal end.

Surgical Access System and Related Methods

A surgical access system comprising a tissue dilation assembly and a tissue retraction assembly, both of which may be equipped with one or more electrodes for use in detecting the existence of (and optionally the distance and/or direction to) neural structures.

Minimally invasive surgery system

A minimally invasive surgery system including a robot, a cannula assembly and a computer system. The robot has at least one movable robot arm and the cannula assembly is detachably mounted to the robot arm. The cannula assembly includes a cannula and a pattern generating member. The cannula has a distal end and a proximal end with a flange portion and an elongate cannula shaft portion extending from the proximal end to the distal end and an access port through the elongate cannula shaft portion. The pattern generating member includes a pattern light source and a projector temporarily or permanently fixed to the cannula shaft portion. The pattern light source is operatively connected to the projector for projecting a light pattern. The computer system is configured for in real time receiving image data representing light pattern reflections from a surgical surface and for determining a real-time spatial position of the cannula assembly relative to the surgical surface.

ILLUMINATED AND MODULAR SOFT TISSUE RETRACTION

A surgical retractor for illuminating a surgical field includes an ergonomic handle, a retractor blade coupled with the handle, a quick release mechanism, and an illuminator blade. The retractor blade is adapted to engage and retract tissue, and the quick release mechanism is adapted to couple the handle with the retractor blade. The illuminator blade acts as a waveguide to transmit light by total internal reflection. Light is extracted from the illuminator to illuminate the surgical field. The retractor blade is releasable from the handle without requiring uncoupling of the illuminator blade from the handle and also without requiring optical uncoupling of the illuminator blade from a light source. The retractor may also be adapted to evacuate smoke from the surgical field. 1. An illuminated surgical instrument for illuminating a surgical field , said instrument comprising:a handle having a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a longitudinal axis;a retractor blade releasably coupled to the handle, the retractor blade having a first surface and a second surface, wherein the second surface is configured to engage and retract tissue and the first surface faces away from the second surface;an illumination element coupled to the handle, wherein the illumination element illuminates the surgical field with light emitted from the illumination element in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the handle, andwherein the retractor blade is releasably coupled to the handle so that the retractor blade is releasable from the handle while the illumination element remains coupled with the handle.2. The instrument of claim 1 , further comprising a cable coupled to a proximal portion of the illumination element claim 1 , wherein the cable remains coupled to the illumination element while the retractor blade is released from the handle.3. The instrument of claim 1 , wherein the illumination element comprises a waveguide.4. The instrument of claim 1 , wherein the ...

Illuminated and isolated electrosurgical apparatus

Unintended current flow or plasma discharge has been observed in known illuminated electrosurgical devices having a metallic tubular heat sink surrounding a conductive electrode and an illumination element, and having a distal outer edge that abuts against the light emitting element. An insulating, shielding or other isolating element that prevents or discourages unintended plasma formation between the distal outer edge and nearby patient tissue can reduce the potential for tissue damage to a patient or injury to a surgeon.

TISSUE CLOSING METHOD AND APPARATUS

Apparatus for opening or closing a tissue opening in a biological subject, the apparatus including at least two flexible arms coupled to a tissue surface in use, each arm being curved outwardly in a mid-portion to accommodate a tissue opening therebetween and a biasing mechanism that selectively biases opposing ends of each arm to thereby at least one of bias mid-portions of the arms apart to assist in at least partially opening the tissue opening; and bias mid-portions of the arms towards each other to assist in at least partially closing the tissue opening. 1) Apparatus for opening or closing a tissue opening in a biological subject , the apparatus including:a) at least two flexible arms coupled to a tissue surface in use, each arm being curved outwardly in a mid-portion to accommodate a tissue opening therebetween; i) bias mid-portions of the arms apart to assist in at least partially opening the tissue opening; and,', 'ii) bias mid-portions of the arms towards each other to assist in at least partially closing the tissue opening., 'b) a biasing mechanism that selectively biases opposing ends of each arm to thereby at least one of2) Apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the at least two arms are provided laterally on either side of the tissue opening and wherein the biasing mechanism biases ends of the arms longitudinally relative to the opening.3) Apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the biasing mechanism moves ends of the arms:a) together so as to increase curvature of the arms to thereby bias mid-portions of the arms apart to assist in at least partially opening the tissue opening; and,b) apart so as to at least partially straighten the arms to thereby bias mid-portions of the arms towards each other to assist in at least partially closing the tissue opening.4) Apparatus according to any one of the to claim 2 , wherein the apparatus includes a plurality of laterally spaced first arms on a first side of the tissue opening and a plurality of laterally ...

Device and method for treatment of hemorrhoids using suction

A device includes a handle having a trigger in combination with a distal portion, the distal portion including a rigid elongated hollow member which receives tissue therein and a plunger fitted with and configured to slide longitudinally within the hollow member to induce suction at a distal end of the hollow member as the plunger is moved proximally within the hollow member. The trigger is hingedly coupled to the plunger so that pulling the trigger slides the plunger proximally with respect to the hollow member to generate suction to draw the tissue into the distal end of the hollow member. The device further includes a tissue treatment mechanism for encircling the tissue received at the distal end of the hollow member.

Surgical visualization with proximity tracking features

A surgical visualization system is disclosed. The surgical visualization system is configured to identify one or more structure(s) and/or determine one or more distances with respect to obscuring tissue and/or the identified structure(s). The surgical visualization system can facilitate avoidance of the identified structure(s) by a surgical device. The surgical visualization system can comprise a first emitter configured to emit a plurality of tissue-penetrating light waves and a second emitter configured to emit structured light onto the surface of tissue. The surgical visualization system can also include an image sensor configured to detect reflected visible light, tissue-penetrating light, and/or structured light. The surgical visualization system can convey information to one or more clinicians regarding the position of one or more hidden identified structures and/or provide one or more proximity indicators.

SURGICAL VISUALIZATION PLATFORM

A surgical visualization system is disclosed. The surgical visualization system is configured to identify one or more structure(s) and/or determine one or more distances with respect to obscuring tissue and/or the identified structure(s). The surgical visualization system can facilitate avoidance of the identified structure(s) by a surgical device. The surgical visualization system can comprise a first emitter configured to emit a plurality of tissue-penetrating light waves and a second emitter configured to emit structured light onto the surface of tissue. The surgical visualization system can also include an image sensor configured to detect reflected visible light, tissue-penetrating light, and/or structured light. The surgical visualization system can convey information to one or more clinicians regarding the position of one or more hidden identified structures and/or provide one or more proximity indicators. 1. A surgical visualization system , comprising:a structured light emitter configured to emit a structured light pattern on a surface of an anatomical structure;a spectral light emitter configured to emit spectral light in a plurality of wavelengths capable of penetrating the anatomical structure and reaching an embedded structure located below the surface of the anatomical structure;an image sensor configured to detect reflected structured light pattern, reflected spectral light, and reflected visible light; and construct a three-dimensional digital representation of the anatomical structure from the reflected structured light pattern detected by the image sensor;', 'detect the embedded structure from the reflected spectral light detected by the image sensor;', 'integrate the embedded structure with the three-dimensional digital representation of the anatomical structure; and', 'determine at least one distance from the structured light emitter to the anatomical structure., 'a control circuit in signal communication with the image sensor, wherein the ...

COMBINATION EMITTER AND CAMERA ASSEMBLY

A system and method for controlling an emitter assembly comprising a single electromagnetic radiation source for visualizing a surgical site. The emitter assembly comprises a light valve assembly that is coupled to a control circuit. The emitter assembly is configured to emit visible light, infrared radiation, or a combination thereof in either structured or unstructured formats. The control circuit is configured to control the light valve assembly to control which emitter of the emitter assembly is emitting electromagnetic radiation. The light valve assembly can include light valves for controlling whether an emitter receives electromagnetic radiation. Further, the control circuit can control the wavelength of the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the source in accordance with which emitter is receiving electromagnetic radiation. 1. A surgical instrument comprising:an electromagnetic radiation source configured to generate electromagnetic radiation;a first emitter coupled to the electromagnetic radiation source, the first emitter configured to emit at least one of visible light, infrared radiation, or a combination thereof in response to receiving the electromagnetic radiation from the electromagnetic radiation source;a second emitter coupled to the electromagnetic radiation source, the second emitter configured to emit structured light in response to receiving the electromagnetic radiation from the electromagnetic radiation source;a light valve assembly configured to selectively control whether the first emitter or the second emitter receives the electromagnetic radiation from the electromagnetic radiation source; anda control circuit coupled to the light valve assembly, the control circuit configured to control whether the light valve assembly permits the first emitter or the second emitter to receive the electromagnetic radiation.2. The surgical instrument of claim 1 , wherein the light valve assembly comprises:a first light valve configured to control ...

Ultraviolet irradiation device, ultraviolet irradiation method, illumination device, and ultraviolet irradiation system

Provided are an ultraviolet irradiation device, an ultraviolet irradiation method, an illumination device, and an ultraviolet irradiation system capable of efficiently and safely disinfecting an area to be disinfected and capable of preventing reduction in the operating rate of (equipment, etc., in) the area to be disinfected by maintaining the disinfected state. The ultraviolet irradiation device includes an ultraviolet irradiation unit capable of outputting ultraviolet having a predetermined dominant wavelength, and a drive control unit. The drive control unit performs time control of ultraviolet irradiation and non-irradiation by the ultraviolet irradiation unit on the basis of time necessary to disinfect the area S to be disinfected before or during operation and bacterial growth time after the disinfection.

REPLACEABLE LIGHT SOURCE AND RADIATION GENERATING DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME

A replacement light apparatus includes a base plate a bearing member, and a light source. The bearing member extends from a portion of the base plate. The bearing member includes a bearing surface. The light source is coupled to the bearing surface of the bearing member and adapted to project a cone of light centered on an illumination axis that extends perpendicular to the bearing surface. 1. A replacement light apparatus , comprising:a base plate;a bearing member extending from a portion of the base plate, the bearing member including a bearing surface; anda light source coupled to the bearing surface of the bearing member and adapted to project a cone of light centered on an illumination axis that extends perpendicular to the bearing surface.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the bearing surface is disposed in a first plane and the base plate is disposed in a second plane claim 1 , the second plane being perpendicular to the first plane.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the light source comprises a printed circuit board mounted on the bearing surface and a light-emitting diode mounted to the printed circuit board.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the light-emitting diode is configured to emit green light.5. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the light-emitting diode is configured to emit light having a wavelength in a range of between 520 nanometers to 540 nanometers.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the bearing member comprises a bearing plate and a body portion disposed between the base plate and the bearing plate claim 1 , the bearing plate defining the bearing surface and the body portion including a through-bore for accommodating an electrical connection for the light source.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a circuit connected to the light source for driving the light source claim 1 , the circuit including a driver coupled to the bearing member.8. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the driver comprises a 1500 mA AC/DC driver.9. ...

Marking system

A marking system includes: an applicator that has a puncturing part capable of being punctured into a wall part of a luminal organ from an outside of the luminal organ; a marker that is accommodated in the applicator; and a pointer device including an insertion that has flexibility, is formed in an elongated manner, and is capable of being inserted into an inside of the luminal organ, and a light-emitting part that is disposed inside the insertion at a distance from a distal end of the insertion. An opening into which the puncturing part is capable of being inserted is formed at the distal end of the insertion. A leakage of light, which is emitted from the light-emitting part, to an outside of the insertion is suppressed between the light-emitting part and the distal end of the insertion.

Lighting apparatus with optimum stimulation of non-visual functions

The lighting equipment comprises a lighting device with a plurality of light sources for delivering white light having a tunable light spectrum, and a monitoring and control device that controls the light sources in a modulation cycle for modulating the light spectrum, which cycle comprises a first period where the light spectrum is red-enriched, a second period where the light spectrum is gradually modulated from red to blue, a third period where the light spectrum is blue-enriched, and a fourth period where the light spectrum is modulated gradually from blue to red. The control device is arranged to detect reception of a signal indicating a human presence, and, in response, reinitializes the modulation cycle when the modulation cycle is in the first period, or gradually modulates the light spectrum from blue to red when the modulation cycle is in the second, third or fourth period before reinitializing the modulation cycle.

METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR IMAGE GUIDED CELL ABLATION WITH MICROSCOPIC RESOLUTION

The invention provides systems and method for the removal of diseased cells during surgery 1. An in vivo method of treating a subject with a tumor comprising:(a) administering a composition comprising a molecular imaging probe to the subject, wherein the imaging probe labels at least one of tumor cells and tumor associated cells;(b) permitting the molecular imaging probe to clear preferentially from healthy tissue leaving the at least one of tumor cells and tumor associated cells labeled;(c) performing initial resection surgery to remove tumor cells from the subject thereby creating a resection bed;(d) directing light towards the resection bed;(e) obtaining an in situ fluorescence image of the resection bed using an imaging system;(f) detecting the labeled tumor cells or the labeled tumor associated cells, if present in the resection bed, using the fluorescence image; and(g) if labeled tumor cells or labeled tumor associated cells are detected in (f), performing further resection surgery to remove the labeled tumor cells or labeled tumor associated inflammation cells.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein detecting the labeled tumor cells or the labeled tumor associated cells claim 1 , if present in the resection bed claim 1 , comprises detecting the labeled tumor associated cells claim 1 , if present in the resection bed.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein detecting the labeled tumor cells or the labeled tumor associated cells claim 1 , if present in the resection bed claim 1 , comprises detecting both the labeled tumor cells and the labeled tumor associated cells claim 1 , if present in the resection bed.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the tumor associated cells include at least one of tumor associated inflammation cells and tumor associated macrophages.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the light has a wavelength between 100 nm and 2500 nm.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the molecular imaging probe is a clearance differential probe including a fluorescent label ...

SURGICAL RETRACTOR

A surgical retractor includes a blade and a handle. The blade has a top surface and a bottom surface. The handle extends at an angle from a proximal end of the blade. In one exemplary aspect, the retractor has one or more slip-resistant patterns molded into the blade, in order to prevent slippage of the retractor against patient tissue. 1. An illuminated surgical retractor , comprising:a blade having a top surface and a bottom surface; anda handle extending at an angle from a proximal end of the blade;wherein the blade and handle are molded from a glass-fiber reinforced polymer, andwherein at least a portion of the bottom surface of the blade comprises an in-molded non-slip pattern,2. An illuminated surgical retractor , comprising:a blade having a top surface and a bottom surface;a handle extending at an angle from a proximal end of the blade;a curved section connecting the handle to the blade; andan illumination assembly comprising at least one light source, at least one battery and an activation device for energizing the light source, and the illumination assembly being permanently attached to the retractor;wherein the blade, handle, and curved section are molded from a glass-fiber reinforced polymer, andwherein at least a portion of the bottom surface of the blade comprises an in-molded non-slip pattern.3. An illuminated surgical retractor , comprising:a blade having a top surface and a bottom surface; anda handle extending at an angle from a proximal end of the blade;wherein the blade and handle are molded from a polymer, andwherein at least a portion of the bottom surface of the blade comprises an in-molded non-slip pattern.4. An illuminated surgical retractor , comprising:a blade having a top surface and a bottom surface; anda handle extending at an angle from a proximal end of the blade;wherein the blade and handle are molded from a polymer, andwherein at least a portion of the blade comprises an in-molded non-slip pattern.5. The illuminated surgical ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PULSED ILLUMINATION

Methods and systems for performing an ophthalmic surgical procedure include pulsed illumination of target tissue. The systems may include an illumination instrument arranged to illuminate tissue at a surgical site during the ophthalmic surgical procedure. A light source provides illumination to the illumination instrument for emission from the illumination instrument toward the surgical site. A controller communicates with the light source and activates the light source to provide illumination pulses at a frequency above the flickering perception in humans and with enough light for cameral exposure and human light perception. The light source pulses to minimize phototoxicity. 1. A vitreoretinal surgical system for performing an ocular treatment procedure , comprising:an illumination instrument sized and structurally configured to illuminate tissue at a surgical site during an ocular treatment procedure;a light source arranged to provide illumination to the illumination instrument for emission from the illumination instrument toward the surgical site; anda controller in communication with the light source and configured to activate the light source in a manner providing illumination pulses at a frequency above a flickering perception in humans and at an illumination level sufficient to allow a user to perform the ocular treatment procedure.2. The vitreoretinal surgical system of claim 1 , further comprising a microscope disposed and arranged to provide visualization of illuminated tissue at the surgical site to the user.3. The vitreoretinal surgical system of claim 1 , further comprising:a console including the light source; andan optical fiber extending from the console to the illumination instrument and connecting the light source and the illumination instrument.4. The vitreoretinal surgical system of claim 3 , further comprising a surgical instrument arranged to manipulate tissue at the surgical site claim 3 , the surgical instrument being attached to and powered ...

Minimally invasive no touch (mint) procedure for harvesting the great saphenous vein (gsv) and venous hydrodissector and retractor for use during the mint procedure

A hydrodissector for hydrodissecting a vein, the hydrodissector comprising a handle, a shaft extending from the handle at an angle and including a tip at a distal end thereof, at least one port configured to be coupled to a fluid supply for supplying fluid at a substantially constant pressure, and provided at the distal end of the shaft, and an image capturing assembly configured to provide direct visualization of the vein during hydrodissection. A minimally invasive method for dissecting a greater saphenous vein (GSV) from surrounding tissues using the hydrodissector is also described.

ILLUMINATED CANNULA

Apparatuses, systems, and methods for illuminating an interior portion of an eye are disclosed herein. In an exemplary aspect, the present disclosure is directed to an apparatus for use in ophthalmic surgery. The apparatus may include a light guide including an optical fiber, a transition region, and a light sleeve. The transition region may be disposed between the optical fiber and the light sleeve for transmission of light from the optical fiber to the light sleeve such that the light sleeve is operable to emit the light at a distal end of the light sleeve. 1. An illuminated cannula assembly for use in ophthalmic surgery comprising: an optical fiber;', 'a light sleeve; and', 'a transition region,, 'a light guide comprisingthe transition region joining the optical fiber and the light sleeve and adapted to transmit light from the optical fiber to the light sleeve adapted to emit the light from a distal end thereof.2. The illuminated cannula assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a cannula claim 1 , wherein the cannula comprises a tubing claim 1 , and wherein the light sleeve is disposed around the tubing.3. The illuminated cannula assembly of claim 2 , wherein the cannula further comprises a proximal hub disposed at a proximal end of the tubing.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the transition region branches to form a first branch and a second branch that wrap around the tubing.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the first branch and the second branch join along a first side of the tubing opposite the optical fiber at an enlarged portion of the transition region claim 4 , wherein the enlarged portion comprises a bulge.6. The illuminated cannula assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a cannula claim 1 , wherein the cannula comprises a tubing claim 1 , and wherein the light sleeve is disposed inside the tubing.7. The illuminated cannula assembly of claim 1 , wherein the transition region comprises:an elongated body portion coupled to a distal end of the ...

Lighting device for handheld surgical instrument with smoke evacuation system

A lighting device for attachment to a handheld electrosurgical instrument is disclosed, which includes an elongated housing having opposed proximal and distal end portions and defining an interior chamber containing a battery powered light assembly for illuminating a surgical site, the housing having at least one smoke evacuation passage that extends from an inlet located adjacent to or near the distal end portion of the housing to an outlet located adjacent to or near the proximal end portion of the housing for removing smoke generated at the surgical site.

Surgical Instrument with Rapid Post Event Detection

A surgical instrument is disclosed, the instrument including: a handle assembly; a jaw assembly including a staple cartridge containing a plurality of staples and an anvil to form the plurality of staples upon firing; a lockout mechanism configured to prevent reuse of the jaw assembly; a drive assembly at least partially located within the handle and connected to the jaw assembly; a motor operatively coupled to the drive assembly; and a controller operatively coupled to the motor, the controller configured to control supply of electrical current to the motor and to monitor a current draw of the motor, wherein the controller is further configured to terminate the supply of electrical current to the motor in response to a drop in the current draw.

Endoscopic system with pump control

Endoscopic image analysis, endoscopic procedure analysis, and/or component control systems, methods and techniques are disclosed that can analyze images of an endoscopic system and/or affect an endoscopic system to enhance operation, user and patient experience, and usability of image data and other case data.

Backlit surgical instrument support assembly

The subject invention provides a surgical instrument support assembly which includes an enclosure defining an opening; a light transmissive pane located at least partially across the opening and defining a support surface; and, a light source located inside the enclosure for generating light to be transmitted through the light transmissive pane. A sterilizable light transmissive surgical instrument support may be also provided to be disposed over at least a portion of the light transmissive pane. Advantageously, with the subject invention, an assembly is provided which includes a sterilized surface for supporting surgical instruments which is backlit. With this arrangement, surgical instruments may be supported and illuminated from beneath to aid a medical practitioner in identifying the surgical instruments.

Light irradiation system, control apparatus, light irradiation control method, and operating microscope apparatus

In an imaging using fluorescence, for example, it is difficult to perform a surgery while a tumor part is directly confirmed in a bright operating room. A light irradiation system according to an embodiment performs an open/close control of a first eyesight of a first eyesight restrictor and a second eyesight of a second eyesight restrictor at every predetermined time interval. The light irradiation system controls a light-on of a light such that opening and closing timings of the first eyesight match a timing of a light amount control of a surgery lamp and opening and closing timings of the second eyesight match a timing of a light amount control of a fluorescence excitation light source (see FIG. 1).

Low-cost powered stapler with end stop selection

A surgical stapler includes a loading unit having a staple cartridge having a cartridge distance and a plurality of staples and an anvil to form the plurality of staples upon firing. The surgical stapler also includes a shaft assembly coupled to the load unit. The shaft assembly includes a drive shaft longitudinally movable within the shaft assembly and configured to actuate the loading unit. The surgical stapler further includes a handle assembly having a power source and a motor coupled to the power source and configured to move the drive shaft longitudinally. The handle assembly also includes a distance setting interface including a plurality of switches each of which corresponds to a travel distance that the motor moves the drive shaft, the travel distance corresponding to the cartridge distance.

ROBOTIC SURGERY SYSTEM INCLUDING POSITION SENSORS USING FIBER BRAGG GRATINGS

A method for determining a shape of a lumen in an anatomical structure comprises reading information from a plurality of strain sensors disposed substantially along a length of a flexible medical device when the flexible medical device is positioned in the lumen. When the flexible medical device is positioned in the lumen, the flexible medical device conforms to the shape of the lumen. The method further comprises computationally determining, by a processing system, the shape of the lumen based on the information from the plurality of strain sensors. 120-. (canceled)21. A method for determining a shape of a lumen in an anatomical structure , the method comprising:reading information from a plurality of strain sensors disposed substantially along a length of a flexible medical device when the flexible medical device is positioned in the lumen, wherein when the flexible medical device is positioned in the lumen, the flexible medical device conforms to the shape of the lumen; andcomputationally determining, by a processing system, the shape of the lumen based on the information from the plurality of strain sensors.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein the flexible medical device includes a fiber optic cable extending along the length of the flexible medical device claim 21 , and wherein the plurality of strain sensors is configured on the fiber optic cable.23. The method of claim 22 , wherein the fiber optic cable includes a plurality of optical cores claim 22 , and wherein each optical core of the plurality of optical cores includes at least one strain sensor of the plurality of strain sensors.24. The method of claim 23 , wherein each optical core of the plurality of optical cores includes a plurality of sensor regions claim 23 , wherein at each sensor region claim 23 , a strain sensor on a first optical core of the plurality of optical cores is aligned with a strain sensor on each other optical core of the plurality of optical cores.25. The method of claim 24 , ...

Optical tube bender

A light guide bender (also referred to as an optical tube bender) is provided including an integrated bending mechanism that allows the surgical tube to be bent to the appropriate length (e.g., matching the retractor height). By bending the tube at an angle, potential obstruction caused by the optical fiber is reduced and the need to create various lengths of optical tubing is also eliminated. In one embodiment, the surgical tube may also include markings designating length of the surgical tube. For example, if 200 mm of surgical tubing is needed, then the marking for 200 mm can be located on the surgical tubing and the tubing can be bent at this location.

Micro-optical surgical probes and micro-optical probe tips and methods of manufacture therefor

Described are various embodiments of micro-optical surgical probes and micro-optical probe tips and methods of manufacture therefor. In some embodiments, multichannel micro-optical probe tip structures are directly manufactured upon respective optical channel waveguides, or again manufactured to integrally define respective optical coupling to these waveguides. In some embodiments, micro-optical probe tip structures are manufactured via a 3D laser printing process. Specific embodiments include, but are not limited to, spectroscopic or particularly Raman spectroscopy probes and their associated multichannel probe tip structures, and multichannel endoscopes.

OPTICAL TARGETING AND VISUALIZATION OF TRAJECTORIES

Enhanced targeting systems and methods may be used to visualize trajectories for surgical instruments. Such a targeting system may have a first light source and a second light source. The first light source may project first light along a first plane, and the second light source may project second light along a second plane nonparallel to the first plane. At an intersection of the first and second planes, the first light and the second light may cooperate to produce a targeting line that indicates the desired trajectory. An image capture system may also be used to capture image data of anatomical features of a patient at one or more locations in space, and a controller may receive the image data and indicate the trajectory relative to the anatomical features of the patient. 1. A targeting system for providing visualization of a trajectory for a medical instrument , the targeting system comprising:a base unit;an illumination system coupled to the base unit and configured to project light to indicate the trajectory;an image capture system coupled to the base unit and configured to capture image data of anatomical features of a patient at a first location in space; anda controller configured to receive the image data and indicate the trajectory relative to the anatomical features of the patient.2. The targeting system of wherein claim 1 , a first light source coupled to the base unit, wherein the first light source projects first light along a first plane; and', 'a second light source coupled to the base unit, wherein the second light source projects second light along a second plane nonparallel to the first plane such that, at an intersection of the first plane with the second plane, the first light and the second light cooperate to produce a first targeting line that indicates the trajectory;, 'the illumination system further comprises a first camera coupled to the base unit and configured to capture first image data of anatomical features of a patient at a first ...

Illuminating surgical device and control element

Embodiments of claimed subject matter are directed to an illuminating surgical device comprising a single control element to control an array of illuminating elements and an array of louvers to direct light from the individual illuminating elements toward a surgical field.

Medical headlamp optical arrangement

A lamp having a front surface from which light is emitted and that includes a high efficiency light source assembly producing a beam having a 3 dB beamwidth of greater than 100°, and which includes a substrate, a high efficiency light source supported by the substrate; and a dome-lens that contains the high efficiency light source. Also, an optical assembly is positioned to receive light from the light emitting diode assembly and to produce a headlamp light beam emitted from the front surface of the lamp. Further, an annular light block defines an annulus and is placed about the lens, so that the lens protrudes through the annulus, thereby creating a sharp boundary for the output light beam.

HEAD-MOUNTED MEDICAL/DENTAL ACCESSORIES WITH VOICE-CONTROLLED OPERATION

Head-mounted accessories for surgeons and medical/dental practitioners are equipped with no-touch, hands-free controls. A voice-activated headlamp includes a controller operative to send a signal to control a light source in accordance with a voice command received through an integrated or remote microphone. The voice command and control may be speaker-dependent or speaker-independent, and the head-mounted unit may include an interface to a computer for voice-command training or other purposes. The head-mounted unit includes a memory for storing the voice commands. The invention may be used to control other medical/dental accessories such as a head-mounted video camera, in which case the controller is further operative to at least turn the video camera ON or OFF. More preferably, a controller is additionally operative to control the focus or zoom of the video camera in accordance with a voice command. 1. A voice-activated headlamp , comprising:a housing with proximal and distal ends;an LED light source disposed in the housing and arranged such that light from the source is directed outwardly from the distal end of the housing;wherein the proximal end of the housing includes a structure enabling the housing to be head-mounted to a headband or eyeglass frames;a microphone supported on or in the housing;a battery providing electrical power to the LED light source through a power switch disposed within the housing; andan electronic controller disposed within the housing, and wherein the controller is operative to perform the following functions:receive electrical signals from the microphone,determine if the electrical signals received from the microphone are representative of voice commands, andcontrol the operation of the power switch to at least turn the LED light source ON and OFF when the electrical signals received from the microphone are representative of voice commands from a user corresponding to LED light source ON and OFF commands, respectively.2. The voice- ...

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING MATERIAL INTO A BIOLOGICAL TISSUE OR CELL

One aspect of the invention provides a device for delivering material into a biological tissue. The device includes: a reservoir for the material; and a material delivery unit in connection with the reservoir configured to transfer the material from the reservoir to the tissue. Another aspect of the invention provides an implantable or insertable delivery device for delivery of material across or into a biological tissue in a subject. The device includes: a reservoir for holding the material; and a tissue-penetrating member. 1. A device for delivering material into a biological tissue comprising:a reservoir for the material; anda material delivery unit in connection with the reservoir configured to transfer the material from the reservoir to the tissue.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the reservoir has a volumetric capacity in the range of about 0.5 mL to about 500 mL.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the reservoir is in connection with a metering unit.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the reservoir is in connection with a pump.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the reservoir is configured to maintain a specific temperature claim 1 , pressure claim 1 , or viscosity of the material prior to delivery.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the reservoir is configured to allow preparation of the material prior to delivery.7. The device of claim 6 , wherein the preparation comprises one or more selected from the group consisting of: mixing claim 6 , temperature claim 6 , and viscosity optimization for delivery.8. The device of claim 1 , wherein the reservoir is pressurized to aerosolize the material.9. The device of claim 1 , wherein the reservoir comprises a permeable membrane.10. The device of claim 9 , wherein the permeable membrane comprises one or more selected from the group consisting of: a natural polymer claim 9 , a synthetic polymer claim 9 , a stent with a polymer coating claim 9 , and a hydrogel/polymer matrix.11. The device of claim 9 , wherein the permeable ...

METHOD TO CALIBRATE A LIGHT UNIT, STORAGE MEDIUM, APERTURE PLATE AND MEDICAL IMAGING APPARATUS

A method is used to calibrate a light unit, including at least one light source, the light unit being part of a medical imaging apparatus. In an embodiment, the method includes positioning a calibration phantom at a calibration position, in particular a first calibration position; arranging the light source so that its beam illuminates the photodetector at least partially; starting or continuing the recording of light intensities using the photodetector; modulating the signal of the light source at least once; rotating the light beam around a given rotation axis while recording the rotational position; synchronizing the time values of the rotational position of the light beam and the acquired signal intensities using the modulation of the light signal; and mapping the rotational position, in particular the rotation angle, of the light beam to a spatial position using the light intensities recorded by the photodetector. 1. A method to calibrate a light unit including at least one light source , the light unit being configured for use in a medical imaging apparatus , the comprising:positioning a calibration phantom, including at least one photodetector, at a calibration position;arranging the at least one light source so that a light beam of the at least one light source at least partially illuminate the at least one photodetector;starting or continuing recording of light intensities using the at least one photodetector;modulating a light signal of the light beam of the at least one light source at least once to acquire signal intensities;rotating the light beam around a rotation axis while recording a rotational position;synchronizing time values of the rotational position of the light beam and the signal intensities acquired using modulation of the light signal; andmapping the rotational position of the light beam to a spatial position using the light intensities recorded by the at least one photodetector.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the modulating of the ...

SURGICAL INSTRUMENT COMPATIBLE WITH OPERATING ROOM EQUIPMENT

A surgical retractor for retracting tissue in a surgical field in a patient includes a retractor blade formed from a material so that the retractor blade is non-magnetic, electrically non-conductive, radiolucent, sterilizable and reusable. The material may be a glass filled polymer. A handle may be coupled to a proximal portion of the retractor blade. Additionally an illumination element such as an optical waveguide or light emitting diodes may be coupled to the retractor blade for illuminating the surgical field. 1. A surgical retractor for retracting tissue in a surgical field in a patient , said retractor comprising:a handle having a proximal portion and a distal portion;an elongate retractor blade, formed from a material so that the retractor blade is electrically non-conductive, coupled to the handle; andwherein the retractor blade is radiolucent.2. The retractor of claim 1 , wherein the elongate retractor blade is non-magnetic.3. The retractor of claim 1 , wherein the elongate retractor blade is releasably coupled to the distal portion of the handle.4. The retractor of claim 1 , wherein the elongate retractor blade is disposed in a plane that is transverse to a plane in which the handle lies.5. The retractor of claim 1 , wherein the material comprises between 10 and 40 percent glass filled polymer.6. The retractor of claim 1 , wherein the material comprises between 60 and 90 percent polyaryletherketone.7. The retractor of claim 1 , wherein the material is 30 percent glass filled polymer and 70 percent polyaryletherketone.8. The retractor of claim 7 , wherein the material has a magnetic field strength of less than 1 Gauss.9. The retractor of claim 7 , wherein the material has an electrical conductivity of less than 2×10e-17 siemans/cm.10. The retractor of claim 1 , wherein the handle is fabricated using a first material and the retractor blade is fabricated using a second material claim 1 , and wherein the first material and second material are different.11. ...

Application of force feedback of an input device to urge its operator to command an articulated instrument to a preferred pose

A medical robotic system includes an entry guide with articulated instruments extending out of its distal end. A controller is configured to command manipulation an articulated instrument in response to operator manipulation of an associated input device while generating a force command to the input device that nudges the operator to command the instrument to a preferred pose. When a transition is to occur between first and second preferred poses, one is phased in while the other is phased out. Virtual barriers may be imposed to prevent the articulated instrument from being commanded to an undesirable pose.

STERILE SURGICAL TRAY

A surgical apparatus for use by a surgeon can include a tray and a plurality of surgical instruments. The tray can have a plurality of structures located on an upper side of the tray for receiving the plurality of surgical instruments. The tray can receive a separate control unit. The tray can also have a fluid reservoir receiver for receiving a bottle or container of fluid, such as balanced salt solution. The fluid reservoir receiver can include one or more features, including, a spike, an air vent, and a light. A separate container can be used to place the bottle or container of fluid into the fluid reservoir receiver on the tray. This separate container can include a collapsible section. 133-. (canceled)34. A surgical apparatus for use by a surgeon during an ophthalmic surgical procedure comprising:a U-shaped tray support having a top support bar;a biological tissue cutter;a tissue illuminator; 'a plurality of receiving structures located on an upper side of the tray, wherein the biological tissue cutter and tissue illuminator are removably positioned in a corresponding one of the structures; and', 'a surgical tray configured to releasably couple to the top support bar, comprisinga control unit cartridge, comprising a control unit, wherein the control unit cartridge is releasably coupled to the surgical tray.35. The surgical apparatus of claim 34 , wherein the surgical tray further comprises: a spike for insertion into the container of fluid; and', 'a light positioned within the recess for shining light through the container of fluid to indicate a fluid level to the surgeon., 'a recess for receiving a container of fluid, the recess comprising36. The surgical apparatus of claim 35 , wherein the spike comprises a vented spike having a first channel claim 35 , a second channel claim 35 , and a hydrophobic filter claim 35 , the first channel connected to at least one pump via tubing and the second channel connected to the hydrophobic filter to allow air into the ...

HYDRAULIC ANNULAR SURGICAL RETRACTOR

A segmented annular tube is formed of a flexible material and includes an intussuscepted tube segment. The intussuscepted tube segment includes a core tube having a sheathed telescoping portion, surrounded by an inwardly folded sheathing portion of an outer tube. A pump selectively urges a fluid the segmented annular tube. Upon a fluid pressure, the folded sheathing portion unfolds and telescopes the core tube, expanding the segmented annular tube. 1. A fluidly expandable surgical retractor , comprising:a segmented annular tube, comprising a flexible material and includes an intussuscepted tube segment;a feed tube in fluid communication with an interior of the annular tube;a pump, having an output coupled to the feed tube, and having an input configured to receive a liquid; anda flow control valve, configured to selectively increase and decrease a flow of the fluid through the feed tube, into and out of the annular tube,wherein the intussuscepted tube segment is configured to expand and retract in association with increase and decrease, respectively, of the flow of the fluid through the feed tube.2. The fluidly expandable surgical retractor of claim 1 , wherein the flow control valve is a manually actuated valve.3. The fluidly expandable surgical retractor of claim 1 , wherein the intussuscepted tube segment is configured to have a resting mode in response to less than a first pressure of the fluid claim 1 , and a fully expanded mode in response to above a second pressure of the fluid.4. The fluidly expandable surgical retractor of claim 3 , wherein claim 3 , in the resting mode claim 3 , the intussuscepted tube segment includes a core tube having a sheathed telescoping portion claim 3 , configured as pulled into and surrounded by an inwardly folded sheathing portion of an outer tube.5. The fluidly expandable surgical retractor of claim 4 , wherein the inwardly folded sheathing portion of the outer tube has a length.6. The fluidly expandable surgical retractor of ...